Florida U.S. House District 7

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The current field comes from the state election authority. Any unofficial primary result remains labeled unofficial, and an incomplete state list is not presented as final.

Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

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November matchup forming

Christopher Dennison(Libertarian Party of Florida)

Partially formed; still awaiting Florida Democratic Party, Republican Party of Florida nominations.

Basis: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections · next event 2026-08-18

Current field

8 candidates

Cory Lee MillsIncumbent
Republican Party of Florida · state primary qualified
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$865K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “Cory co-founded Pacem Solution International LLC and Pacem Defense LLC.” source
- “Cory Mills is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, and recipient of the Bronze Star.” source
- “Cory is a father, patriot, combat veteran, entrepreneur, foreign policy expert” source
- “He served with the 82nd Airborne Division and was a member of Joint Special Operations Command”

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“BALANCING OUR BUDGET” source
“GROWING OUR ECONOMY” source
“INCREASING ENERGY PRODUCTION AND ENSURING AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE” source
“LOWERING TAXES, MEDICAL COSTS, FOOD, AND GAS PRICES” source
“PUTTING AMERICA, AMERICANS, AND AMERICAN INTERESTS FIRST” source
“SECURING OUR BORDERS AND PROTECTING OUR NATION” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“NO TO CRT, DEI, AND ESG” source
“NO TO OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING AND HIGHER TAXES” source
“NO TO SOFT-ON-CRIME POLICIES” source
“PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS TO GIVE PARENTS A VOICE IN THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION” source
“TRANSPARENT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT PROTECTS PATIENTS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS” source
“YES TO TERM LIMITS” source

Ryan ElijahChallenger

Republican Party of Florida · state primary qualified

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

$302K raised

Biography, in the campaign's words

“Ryan and his wife, Tasha, have raised their two boys in Seminole County” source
“coaching high school basketball and Little League baseball” source
“he created a consumer advocacy segment” source
“created a consumer advocacy segment that returned thousands of dollars to residents in need” source
“Ryan is an Emmy-winning news anchor, having hosted the popular weekly show Orlando Matters” source
“He has served on numerous boards, including the YMCA, a homeowners association, and a Christian school board” source
“worked as a sideline reporter for the Jaguars Radio Network and Fox Sports” source

Prior service stated by the campaign

Mayor's Council, Jacksonville“appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to serve on the Mayor’s Council” source
Mayor’s Council, Jacksonville“appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to serve on the Mayor’s Council” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“he champions parental rights and school choice” source
“Ryan is pro-life” source
“put a stop to out of control government spending” source
“guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care” source
“Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options.” source
“such as expanded Health Savings Accounts” source
“requirements for clear pricing from hospitals, insurers, and other providers” source

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“ENDORSED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood” source

Quoted verbatim from the candidate's own campaign site, which is linked to them through an FEC committee filing. Passages are selected automatically; the wording is the campaign's, and it is a self-description rather than an independent account.

Alan GraysonChallenger

Florida Democratic Party · state primary qualified

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

$212K raised

Biography, in the campaign's words

“Alan Grayson, a Democrat running for Florida’s 9th Congressional District” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“His past proposals have often aimed at maximizing economic benefits while minimizing risks.” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“Alan Grayson, who has been a proponent of ethical governance” source
“He has often advocated for consumer protections” source

Bale DaltonChallenger

Florida Democratic Party · state primary qualified

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

Biography, in the campaign's words

“A decorated Navy Captain and former Chief of Staff at NASA” source
“Navy and Navy Reserve for 23 years, 13 years on active duty” source

Prior service stated by the campaign

Chief of Staff, NASA“As NASA Chief of Staff, he managed 16,500 employees” source
State Department employee, United States“he worked at the State Department” source
U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve service member, United States“He served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve for 23 years” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“My first priority in Congress will be working to make Florida affordable again.” source
“The mission is clear: Put Floridians first.” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I support barring all federal employees and elected officials from betting on prediction markets” source
“build on the Affordable Care Act to lower premiums, deductibles, and surprise medical bills” source
“I support codifying Roe into federal law” source
“crack down on the power companies and property insurers” source
“enable the creation of more housing at all income levels” source
“fostering competition, not consolidation” source
“lower costs, and deliver results” source
“making it illegal for politicians to profit off of their positions by trading stocks”

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“Former Rep. Stephanie Murphy Endorses Bale Dalton” source
“Bill Nelson announced today his endorsement of Bale Dalton” source

Marialana KinterChallenger

Florida Democratic Party · state primary qualified

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

Biography, in the campaign's words

“Medicaid and free school lunches just to get by” source
“joining the Navy” source
“youngest of four kids raised by a single mom” source

Prior service stated by the campaign

Reactor plant supervisor, USS Nimitz, US Navy“In 2018, I was stationed in Washington State onboard the USS Nimitz” source
Nuclear Field Liaison, NYC and Long Island“I served as a Nuclear Field Liaison for NYC and Long Island” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“I will fight to lower housing costs” source
“REFUSE corporate pac money” source
“stabilize our insurance market” source
“advocate for the veterans’ benefits” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“ensure accessible healthcare” source