Story by Terell Wright
Mills’s main GOP opponent, former broadcast news anchor Ryan Elijah, warned that if Mills won the nomination, Republicans “are going to get a huge surprise in November.”
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to support Mills, stating that he has “not endorsed Cory Mills and I do not support Cory Mills.” Two of Mills’s Republican colleagues, Florida Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, have also criticized Mills and have endorsed Elijah for the seat.
In Ohio, Miller is under investigation by the committee following accusations of domestic violence and child abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R., Ohio). He won his primary but has refused to drop out of the race. Republicans worry the allegations against Miller could cost the GOP a House seat and potentially depress GOP turnout in a state with competitive races for governor and Senate.
“I am in this for the long haul,” Miller said. “I know there are some people that are concerned about my ability to win this race right now, but I don’t share that.”