Scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose GOP primary for Florida’s 7th District

The two-term congressman, who entered the primary election without support from powerful Republicans in his state, was ousted by former TV news anchor Ryan Elijah.

Here is a look at primaries in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming on Tuesday.

Former news anchor Ryan Elijah beat Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) after allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety beleaguered Mills’s campaign. Elijah beat Mills, bringing in 46.9% of the vote compared to Mills’s 34.5%, when the Associated Press called the race at 8:08 p.m. Elijah’s win comes a

Republican voters in Florida rejected Rep. Cory Mills’ reelection bid in Tuesday’s primary, Decision Desk HQ projects, shutting out of Congress a lawmaker who is facing allegations that he assaulted a woman and threatened to publicize nude videos of a former girlfriend, among other possible misconduct. Ryan Elijah, a f

Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.