Race Rating
Likely Republican
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Republican
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Compare the candidates' saved odds, polling averages and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Poll average | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 26.6% | $356.0K |
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Total volume
$73.7K
24h volume
$19.6K
source: Kalshi
Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data
Florida 7th District · US House
Race Rating
Likely Republican
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Republican
Seat Dynamics
Incumbent defense
Incumbent: Cory Mills (R)
Election Rules
Primary Aug 18, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Why it matters
The district is rated Likely Republican, so turnout and late-cycle spending may have outsized effects.
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · Office of the Clerk · 270toWin/Cook · 270toWin · NCSL
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Florida 2026 general election
Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
Ryan Elijah defeated Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District. The loss ends Mills' bid for a third term after a campaign marked by ethics scrutiny and misconduct allegations. Trump later said he had told Mills to leave the race and then backed Elijah. The primary result resolves the nomination in Elijah's favor and sharply hurts Mills. It likely lowers uncertainty in the market now that the Republican nominee appears decided.
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He said he recruited the GOP primary challenger to run.
Mills, who has served as Florida's 7th District congressman since 2022, has been dogged by a House Ethics Committee investigation.
Despite Trump’s endorsement, Mills was unable to escape his long history of controversy.
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| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Mills | Elijah | Ulrich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Mills+1.6 | 28.3% | 26.6% | 6.5% |
Capital Strategic PartnersAug 14 - 15 | Elijah+17.0 | 27.0% | 44.0% | – |
Victory InsightsAug 4 - 6 | Mills+6.3 | 28.3% | 22.0% | 4.8% |
St. Pete PollsAug 3 - 4 | Mills+15.6 | 29.5% | 13.9% | 8.2% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
M. JohnsonMike Johnson
C. MillsCory Mills
R. ElijahRyan Elijah
S. UlrichSarah UlrichSource: FEC
These are market contract results, not election calls or vote totals. News, polls, prices and charts remain as captured.
Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.
All preserved contracts have verified final results.
Will Cory Mills be the Republican nominee for FL-07?
Final: No
Settled Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
Will Mike Johnson be the Republican nominee for FL-07?
Final: No
Settled Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
Will Ryan Elijah be the Republican nominee for FL-07?
Final: Yes
Settled Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
Will Sarah Ulrich be the Republican nominee for FL-07?
Final: No
Settled Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC