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Trump endorsement doesn’t stop Mills trailing in GOP primary

8/13/2026

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Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) faces a Republican primary challenge despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Mills raised $16,000 in July and has $67,644 cash on hand, while Elijah raised $54,293 in July and holds $186,154.
A Victory Insights poll shows Mills at 28% and Elijah at 22% among Republican primary voters.
Law professor Bob Jarvis noted incumbents win 90% of re-elections and said a Trump endorsement could help Mills.

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Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) faces a Republican primary challenge despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Mills raised $16,000 in July and has $67,644 cash on hand, while Elijah raised $54,293 in July and holds $186,154.
A Victory Insights poll shows Mills at 28% and Elijah at 22% among Republican primary voters.
Law professor Bob Jarvis noted incumbents win 90% of re-elections and said a Trump endorsement could help Mills.