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Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost Florida’s 7th District GOP primary to Ryan Elijah amid House Ethics Committee and Department of Justice investigations into his finances and conduct; Mills denied wrongdoing and had Trump’s endorsement, but Elijah benefited from endorsements from Florida Republicans and outspent him. With about 80% of votes counted, Elijah led 46% to Mills’s 34%.
Donald Trump faced a setback in the Florida primary as 17.8 percent of Republican voters opted for candidates who had already dropped out of the race, signaling a potential decline in his support compared to the 2020 election. Despite winning the primary, the results indicate a division within the Republican Party, with some voters expressing reluctance to support the former president. This comes amidst infighting within the GOP and challenges to Trump's candidacy, as he prepares to face Democratic incumbent Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election.
The timing of former President Donald Trump's trial for allegedly trying to steal the 2020 election is raising stakes for the Florida presidential contest. While Trump is currently leading in the GOP race nationally and in early states, the real challenge for him and an opportunity for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may come after Super Tuesday, when Georgia holds its primary and Trump faces legal peril. The subsequent weeks, including Florida's primary, could be a dangerous time for Trump's chances at a third consecutive nomination, especially if he is tied up in court instead of campaigning. However, if Trump maintains his lead, he could essentially secure the nomination on Super Tuesday, leaving little room for change in the race.