Mills faces ballot qualification challenge in reelection bid
Mills confronts ballot qualification challenge during reelection bid amid federal and ethics investigations.
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Cory Mills Investigation
Rep. Cory Mills faces multiple investigations by the Department of Justice and House Ethics Committee regarding finances, campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct allegations, improper gifts, financial disclosure violations, and misuse of congressional resources. He also faces a restraining order related to dating violence allegations and a ballot eligibility challenge from a rival Republican candidate.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 22 Jul, 01:44 UTC
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Mills faces ballot qualification challenge in reelection bid
One of Rep. Mills' Republican opponents, Michael Johnson, filed a legal complaint alleging that Mills improperly notarized his candidate documents and therefore is not lawfully qualified as a candidate for reelection in November.
House Ethics Committee expands investigation into Mills
The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Rep. Mills in November and expanded the scope to include potential misuse of office, unreported gifts on official trips overseas, improper favors, and sexual misconduct. The sexual misconduct allegations include dating violence claims that led to a restraining order against Mills from an ex-girlfriend. The panel has authorized upwards of 20 subpoenas, gathered thousands of documents, and contacted dozens of witnesses.
Mills denies wrongdoing in Ethics Committee probe
Rep. Mills has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, stating he has no open criminal or civil cases, has not been indicted, and was found innocent with no probable cause in previous matters. He maintains that all cases have been closed. Mills has refused calls from some members to resign or be expelled from the House.
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Rep. Cory Mills
The Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican congressman from Florida. According to sources, the investigation focuses in part on his finances. At least one person was contacted by the FBI last year regarding Mills' finances, allegations of misconduct, and individuals in his orbit.
Mills faces campaign finance and ethics violations allegations
Rep. Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations including campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, accepting improper gifts, financial disclosure violations, and misuse of congressional resources. The Federal Election Commission had previously dropped an investigation into Mills regarding campaign finance matters.
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DOJ opens criminal probe as ethics investigation into Mills intensifies
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Rep. Mills amid expanding ethics probe.