Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who faces the threat of expulsion amid misconduct allegations, has drawn a new primary challenger in the 2026 midterms. Ryan Elijah, a former FOX 35 Orlando news anchor, is launching a campaign for Mills’ seat in the August primary. “A story on our launch this morning. I believe I am the right voice to lead and bring Central Florida together,” Elijah said. A story on our launch this morning. I believe I am the right voice to lead and bring Central Florida together. https://t.co/hfUOCgIV5i — Ryan Elijah (@ryanelijah) April 28, 2026 Fox News has more: Elijah told Fox News Digital that Republican voters should have an alternative to Mills, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, among other improprieties. “People in the Seventh District want another choice,” Elijah said in an interview. Elijah called the allegations against Mills “serious” and said the House Ethics Committee should continue its investigation into the incumbent’s alleged misconduct. The panel announced last week that its only active investigation related to “sexual misconduct and/or dating violence” is the Mills probe. The committee has not indicated when it plans to wrap up its investigation into Mills, which began in November. Mills allegedly threatened to release nude images and videos of an ex-girlfriend after their relationship ended, leading a judge to bar him from contacting that individual. He was also involved in an alleged domestic violence incident that drew a police response in Washington, D.C., last year. Elijah said the district “must have a Representative in Washington who puts your needs first. I have raised my family in the district for 14 years and will make hardworking families, small businesses, and safe communities my number one priority,” according to the Washington Examiner. A report published last week alleged that D.C. police attempted to arrest Mills after a woman accused him of assault. However, a lieutenant ordered police not to arrest the Florida Republican after the woman “changed her account after appearing to talk to the congressman.” Police reportedly tried to obtain an arrest warrant for Mills the next day from then-interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin. The request was reportedly denied. Report Claims Police Attempted To Arrest House Republican For Alleged Assault Before Accuser Changed Account The Washington Examiner noted: Mills is also facing an expulsion threat from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who announced her motion to oust the Florida Republican last week, saying in a statement that “the swamp has protected Cory Mills for far too long and we are done letting it slide.”