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RepublicanRunning for FL-7 U.S. House · 2026
Cory Mills
Cory Lee Mills is an American politician, businessman, and Army veteran who has served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a Trump appointee on the Defense Business Board from 2020 to 2021.
Born 1980
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
Republican Cory Mills, the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th district since 2023, is seeking re-election. A veteran and former Trump Defense Business Board appointee who has raised about $800,000, Mills is effectively tied with opponent Bale Dalton in polling at around 40% each. Market data suggests about a 60% chance of Mills winning the race.
39.5%
Polling average
our aggregate
64%
Win probability
market-implied
$805k
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Mills's money comes from.
A−
80/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — small-dollar reliance is the standout.
1 watch item · in-state funding
Small-dollar reliance100
66% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence72
7% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding46
54% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
$4k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Mills did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberr
Became Public Law No: 118-216.
2023
Became law
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current design concept for the National Global W
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026
Sponsored
PETS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026
Sponsored
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Nancy Mace from the United States House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
2026
Sponsored
Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026
Sponsored
United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Mills votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Mills
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
80
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 580 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
94%voted with Republicans · 6% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$805k
Raised
$731k
Spent
$116k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
66% small (<$200)27% large indiv.7% PAC
46% in-state · 54% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
The contest Mills is running in.
FL · HOUSE · 2026lean d
Mills (R) vs Bale Dalton (D)
39.5%−1.1 Dalton40.5%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Mills and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Republican · FL-7 U.S. House
Cory Mills
Cory Lee Mills is an American politician, businessman, and Army veteran who has served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a Trump appointee on the Defense Business Board from 2020 to 2021.
Where Mills standsRace →
Mills 39.5%Bale Dalton 40.5%
Market · wins
64¢
39.5%
Poll avg
64%
Win prob
$805k
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04Republican Cory Mills, the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th district since 2023, is seeking re-election. A veteran and former Trump Defense Business Board appointee who has raised about $800,000, Mills is effectively tied with opponent Bale Dalton in polling at around 40% each. Market data suggests about a 60% chance of Mills winning the race.
Governing & voting record
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberr
2023 · BECAME LAW
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current design concept for the National Global W
2026 · SPONSORED
PETS Act
2026 · SPONSORED
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members
2026 · SPONSORED
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Nancy Mace from the United States House of Representatives.
2026 · SPONSORED
Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air
2026 · SPONSORED
United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Mills's money comes from.
A−
80/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — small-dollar reliance is the standout.
1 watch item · in-state funding
Small-dollar reliance100
66% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence72
7% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding46
54% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
$4k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Mills votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Mills
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
80
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 580 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
94%voted with Republicans · 6% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$805k
Raised
$731k
Spent
$116k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
66% small (<$200)27% large indiv.7% PAC
46% in-state · 54% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)