DeSantis Withdraws Support From Rep. Mills Ahead of Primary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly withdrew his support from incumbent Republican Representative Cory Mills on Friday, August 14, 2026, adding to the congressman's mounting political challenges ahead of a competitive primary election. Speaking at a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, DeSantis was asked about the upcoming race in Florida's 7th Congressional District. "I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills," the governor stated, captured on C-SPAN cameras. He did not elaborate on his opposition or indicate whether he would endorse another candidate.

The governor's statement represents the latest in a series of setbacks for Mills, who is facing a four-way Republican primary on Tuesday, August 18. The incumbent is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, which established an investigative subcommittee in November 2025. The inquiry includes an alleged February 2025 domestic violence incident. Mills is also facing a Department of Justice investigation, though the specific nature of that probe remains unclear. The congressman has denied all accusations of wrongdoing.

Mills has lost support from several...