Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills is facing a competitive primary election while dealing with allegations of assault and campaign finance violations. Despite his 'Trump Endorsed' branding, he faces opposition from both local challengers and a lack of support from Governor Ron DeSantis.
Why it matters
The race highlights internal GOP tensions and the impact of personal scandals on congressional reelection campaigns.
Republican Congressman Cory Mills is running for reelection in Florida while facing allegations he assaulted a woman last year.
Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office. The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation earlier this year into allegations that Mills assaulted a former girlfriend and also violated campaign finance laws.
NPR reached out to Mills' office for a response to those allegations but did not hear back. He has previously denied any wrongdoing.
Mills' campaign signs feature "Trump Endorsed" in big letters across the top, and though President Trump did endorse him in February, he left Mills out of a number of endorsements posted on social media running up to today's primary election.
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