
Florida Republican Senate nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age46 years old (Jul 13, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationFlorida State College at Jacksonville — A.A. (2005)
Notable personal detailsCory Lee Mills is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Florida’s 7th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2023. He is a U.S. Army veteran and has worked as a defense contractor and business owner. His education includes an A.A. from Florida State College at Jacksonville and a B.S. from American Military University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and pro-business policies, favors reducing barriers to business and criticizes government budget analysis that he says blocks tax-cutting legislation. Advocates prioritizing U.S. businesses for federal support and limiting federal spending constraints tied to certain agencies.
Healthcare
Cory Mills favors lowering medical costs and a ‘‘transparent healthcare system’’ that protects patients with pre-existing conditions while opposing expansive government takeover solutions. Public materials emphasize reducing costs and preserving protections rather than supporting Medicare for All or a government single‑payer approach.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strong enforcement-first immigration policies, including blocking citizenship for people who entered unlawfully, restricting birthright citizenship, and detaining/removing illegal immigrants charged with crimes. He frames immigration as a threat to sovereignty and emphasizes expanded detention and enforcement roles for ICE.
Climate & Energy
Opposes federal energy-efficiency mandates and federal regulatory overreach on household appliances, emphasizing consumer choice and upfront costs; generally aligns with funding priorities that favor energy and water development without endorsing aggressive emissions regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Cory Mills supports Second Amendment rights and opposes soft-on-crime policies while positioning himself against expanded gun restrictions. He has received pro-gun endorsements/ratings and emphasizes law-and-order positions in his campaign materials.
News
Cory Mills is facing fresh scrutiny after denying reports that the Justice Department is investigating him, saying no federal agency has contacted him and that the claims are politically motivated. He is also still under separate House Ethics Committee scrutiny over allegations including sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. On the campaign side, a Florida judge dismissed a lawsuit to remove him from the Republican primary ballot, allowing him to stay in the race.
Polls

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Endorsers of Cory Mills for Florida Republican Senate nominee?
National Police Association
Advocacy group
The National Police Association endorsed Cory Mills and his HALT Act.
Fundraising
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