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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
Mills lost his primary amid allegations under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FLORIDA · 7TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FL-7 · REP
Cory Mills
Cory Mills has represented Florida’s 7th district in the U.S. House since 2023. Lost the August 18, 2026 Republican primary for re-election.
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2023
- Age
- 46
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2023
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 46
NOT ON THE BALLOTRep. Mills lost the August 18, 2026 primary and will not be on the 2026 ballot for this seat.THE RACE FOR THIS SEAT →
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Cory Mills at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 5 PTS IN 30 DAYS−50
▲ 333 GOOD LOOK1,327 VOTES994 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 40 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETCory Mills’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 93%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 45 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 4%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 4%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 23 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 03Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025NAY
MAY 13Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025NAY
MAR 17Small Business Innovation and Economic Security ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSCory Mills’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NOT VOTING | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NOT VOTING | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | NOT VOTING | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Cory Mills in the 119th Congress
23Sponsored
1Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored23
Out of committee1
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 5244 | To provide for the authorities of the Secretary of State.INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8983 | PETS ActHEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8855 | To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8058 | United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7838 | Veteran Artists Healing ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7551 | HILTON ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7369 | United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026CONGRESS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7113 | To redesignate the Congressional Budget Office as the "China Budget Office".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6882 | SAFE Services ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6692 | FUBAR ActCONGRESS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6492 | ESOP ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5279 | THE DON-ument ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
Plus 182 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Cory Mills’s committee assignments
Foreign Affairs
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESOversight and Intelligence (Chair)Western Hemisphere
Armed Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESIntelligence and Special OperationsMilitary PersonnelReadiness
Cory Mills’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2023 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · FL-7 2023–
- 2023 – NOWU.S. House · FL-7
- BORN
- July 30, 1980
2026 election: Florida’s 7th District
NEXT ELECTION · FL-7
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+13.1NOT ON BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. House · FL-7 · PrimaryLOST34.1%
2024U.S. House · FL-756.5%
2022U.S. House · FL-758.5%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-7 HOUSE RACE →Cory Mills’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $881K
- CASH ON HAND
- $68K
- SPENT
- $854K
- DEBT
- $2.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $713K · 93.9%
- PACs
- $47K · 6.1%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →SINCE DEC 2021 $28K through AIPAC PAC
AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Hofmann, KevinTag · CONSULTANT$6K
Gaetz, MatthewHerring Networks · TV HOST$4K
Camp, BradfordSelf Employed · INVESTOR$4K
Brown, ReginaldKirkland Ellis · LAWYER$4K
Taylor, MargarettaRetired · RETIRED$4K
Elsalameen, FadiBious LLC · PRESIDENT$4K
White, RyanIndividual$4K
Bartlett, HollyRetired · RETIRED$4K
Green, JeffJ.A. Green Company · LOBBYIST$4K
Brower, PatriciaRetired · RETIRED$3K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $4K
- OPPOSING
- $402K
Lcv Victory Fund$0 / $306K
Stand For Freedom PAC$0 / $97K
Club For Growth PAC$4K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$403K
Administrative$152K
Fundraising$86K
Materials$15K
How to contact Cory Mills
WASHINGTON, D.C.
346 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0907(202) 225-4035Call (202) 225-4035LAKE MARY
1525 International Pkwy, Number 1051Lake Mary, FL 32746(407) 638-7900By appointment onlyCall (407) 638-7900PORT ORANGE
1000 City Center CirclePort Orange, FL 32129(386) 238-9711By appointment onlyCall (386) 238-9711No stories in this column yet.
Florida Politics
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics -- Week of 9.13.26
Mills’ former company had a factory explosion, and the column notes his continuing financial ties while reporting that he had no details about the incident.
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Orlandosentinel
Munitions plant owned by Rep. Mills explodes in North Florida
The explosion occurred at a shuttered munitions plant he owns, and the article recounts his primary loss and investigations.
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Orlandosentinel
DeSantis criticizes Angie Nixon, supports Cory Mills' ouster
DeSantis said Mills’s nomination could have put the Republican-held district at risk, and Mills lost his primary.
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CNN International
After primary loss, Trump claims he told Cory Mills to drop out
Mills lost his primary after Trump said he had urged him to withdraw amid scrutiny and allegations.
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MOST RATEDFox News
Rep. Cory Mills under active DOJ criminal investigation, Fox News learns
A source familiar with the matter says the Justice Department is actively investigating Mills, though the focus is unknown.
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redstate.com
Weeks After Cory Mills' Campaign Imploded, His Grenade Facility Literally Exploded
Mills co-founded Pacem Defense and disclosed financial interests connected to the property where the explosion occurred; he denies wrongdoing in a separate ethics inquiry.
Defense75%
The New Republic
Cory Mills Is Ghosting His Staff and Suntanning With a Special Friend
The article reports that Mills has not been communicating with staff since his primary defeat and recalls allegations and investigations involving him.
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Raw Story
'Guys, pause!' CNN host breaks up skirmish over Trump-endorsed 'dirtbag primary'
The debate questioned Trump’s endorsement of Mills despite allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence.
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The Independent
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary
Mills is seeking re-election while facing allegations under investigation and criticism from some Republicans.
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NPR · 2 MIN READ
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
Mills lost his primary amid allegations under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
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