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Candidates › FL-07 race › 2025–2026
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, FL-07
Has not served in Congress
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- Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Lower gas prices are critical to our economy because they reduce costs for families, businesses, and everything we buy.
- It’s past time to put a stop to out of control government spending that acts to drive up everyday costs for American families and our national debt.
- Ryan understands that burdensome federal regulations will slow job creation and economic growth.
- By unleashing the world’s best economy through lower taxes, less regulation, and smart growth, we will make America more affordable and prosperous for millions of Americans.
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The United States must continue to lead the world in medical innovation. The federal government can do more to lower healthcare costs.
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- Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options. He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts.
- Additionally, Ryan supports greater transparency in the system, including requirements for clear pricing from hospitals, insurers, and other providers.
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Floridians lose hundreds of millions of dollars to fraud every year. Ryan spent years fighting for consumers and recovering money for victims.
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- Floridians lose hundreds of millions of dollars to fraud every year. During his television career, Ryan spent years fighting for consumers—taking on complex federal cases and recovering thousands of dollars for victims.
- He will support strong consumer-protection legislation and aggressively pursue those who prey on Floridians, especially our most vulnerable senior citizens.
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- Volusia County’s beaches drive a $4.3 billion economy and serve as our first line of defense against storms. Hurricanes Ian and Nicole severely damaged our shoreline.
- Ryan will prioritize working with federal agencies to secure long-term beach nourishment and storm-damage reduction projects.
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Ryan champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum.
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- Ryan will strongly support our schools. His boys were educated in both public and private schools. He believes both are critical to our children’s success and our community’s future.
- That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum.
- Federal funding is important for the district, with the most recent audit showing Seminole County’s budget is comprised of nearly 14% federal funding, while Volusia County is closer to 20%. (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022/23 school year)
- We must protect local control and ensure every dollar serves our students effectively.
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Family is the foundation of our strong communities in Central Florida. Ryan is active in his church and believes in protecting family values.
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- As your representative, he will champion policies that support parents, protect children, and keep families united and strong.
- Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.
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Ryan comes from a military family, with both his father and grandfather having served.
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- We must ensure that the U.S. military remains the strongest and best-equipped fighting force in the world, backed by the most advanced technology.
- We must also guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care after their service to our nation.
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- Ryan is a strong defender of law enforcement and deeply understands the daily challenges officers face. He will strongly support legislation that protects law enforcement, including tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.
- He is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and has earned an “A” rating with the NRA.
- Ryan has received multiple honors for his outstanding support of law enforcement.
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America is a nation built by immigrants, however we must enforce the rule of law.
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- We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety.
- Ryan will work with local law enforcement to stop the flood of illegal drugs that damage our Central Florida communities.
- He strongly supports the Save America Act, which ensures only American citizens can vote in our elections — because citizenship must matter.
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FEC filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00948661
79¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 4 reports ($645.5K of $818.5K). Cash on hand went from $267.9K on Jun 30, 2026 to $173K on Oct 14, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $301,662 | $33,791 | $267,871 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 29, 2026 | $54,294 | $136,010 | $186,155 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $347,194 | $300,254 | $233,095 |
| PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 | $115,311 | $175,399 | $173,006 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
30 endorsers listed on Ryan Elijah’s own campaign site: 24 officials, 4 organizations, 2 people.
This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.
Governor of Florida
U.S. Representative, Florida’s 8th District
U.S. Representative, Florida’s 13th District
Former U.S. Congressman & Florida Attorney General
Volusia County Sheriff
Seminole County Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff
State Senator, Volusia County
Realtors Political Action Committee
National Federation of Independent Business
Conservative Leader
Founder & Chairman, Liberty Counsel
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Primary August 18, 2026 · 2 polls
Each dot is a poll. A line is drawn from the third nonpartisan poll; there are 2 so far. How polls are read
Ryan Elijah won. The race has been called, but the count we have stopped at 66% reporting, so the polls are not measured against the margin.
| Poll | Ryan Elijah | Cory Mills | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Insightsended Aug 6 · led with the loser | 22% | 28.3% | Cory Mills +6.3 |
| St. Pete Pollsended Aug 4 · led with the loser | 13.9% | 29.5% | Cory Mills +15.6 |
| Median of the final polls | Cory Mills +10.9 | ||
| Result, 66% reporting | 47.3% | 34.1% | — |
August 18, 2026 · Result · Each pollster's last poll ending in the 21 days before the vote, read for the two leading finishers; the median leaves out polls a side paid for; a margin is compared once 95% is reported
Poll data from The New York Times, licensed CC BY 4.0 · Updated October 28, 2026 · 3 polls paid for by a party or campaign are left out
Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 154 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $209.8K.
Each loan as the campaign’s report through Oct 14, 2026 lists it, with what is still owed. A loan from an earlier cycle can appear here, and one repaid in full drops off the report, so the list need not add up to the row.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 34 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $88.5K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Money moved in from the candidate’s other authorized committees, such as a joint fundraising committee. It was raised once and is reported again here on arrival. The largest of the sources is listed. In all, 2 transfers were filed this cycle, totaling $38.4K.
Total reported receipts $818,460
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
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86% of the money placed by state came from inside Florida: $180.5K of $209.8K.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 136 contributions · 86% | $180,495 |
| 4 contributions · 6.7% | $14,000 |
| 7 contributions · 3.4% | $7,134 |
| 1 contribution · 1.7% | $3,500 |
| 1 contribution · 1.2% | $2,500 |
| 2 contributions · 0.6% | $1,252 |
| 1 contribution · 0.2% | $518 |
| 1 contribution · <0.1% | $208 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 9 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 42 contributions · 18% of ranked | $37,408 |
| 10 contributions · 7.4% of ranked | $15,536 |
| Written instead of an employer · 5 contributions · 5.3% of ranked | $11,146 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
A further $225 came from donors whose answer names no employer (blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($19,997) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $952 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $344,899
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
All 110 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
2 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $1,047 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 payments · 20% of all spending | $126,713 |
| 4 payments · 5.1% of all spending | $33,237 |
| 6 payments · 4.7% of all spending | $30,512 |
| 2 payments · 2.9% of all spending | $18,580 |
| 1 payment · 2.8% of all spending | $17,750 |
| 2 payments · 2.5% of all spending | $16,229 |
| 1 payment · 2.4% of all spending | $15,673 |
| 1 payment · 1.6% of all spending | $10,440 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| 21 contributions · 22% of ranked | $45,878 |
| Written instead of an occupation · 42 contributions · 18% of ranked | $37,408 |
| 9 contributions · 9.5% of ranked | $19,890 |
| 5 contributions · 4.5% of ranked | $9,500 |
| 4 contributions · 4.1% of ranked | $8,500 |
| 4 contributions · 3.5% of ranked | $7,292 |
| 2 contributions · 3.3% of ranked | $7,000 |
| Written instead of an occupation · 4 contributions · 3.1% of ranked | $6,500 |
A further $225 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($19,997) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.