Florida GOP Lawmakers Abandon Scandal-Plagued Cory Mills, Back Primary Challenger

August 05, 2026 2:45 PM ET Trump-endorsed Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida did not receive backing from two of his colleagues in the Florida congressional delegation, who instead endorsed Mills’ primary challenger.Republican Florida Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos announced Wednesday that they are endorsing former Orlando television news anchor Ryan Elijah in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.In a joint social media statement shared by Luna, the lawmakers praised Elijah.“Ryan has spent years as a trusted voice in our community, listening to neighbors, amplifying local concerns, and building relationships rooted in service,” the post reads. “We need leaders in Congress who serve with integrity, energy, and an unwavering commitment to the peopl