Florida District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Cory Mills Republican since Jan 2023 (not a candidate in 2026)
Bale Dalton 45Ryan Elijah 45
Only 1 poll in the last 7 weeksNewest poll · DCCC Targeting and Analytics Department, field dates Oct 17 to Oct 19, released Oct 20, 414 likely voters, partisan (D), per VoteHubPolls updated Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. ET, from VoteHub
Show all 3 candidates on the ballot
- Bale DaltonDemocratic
- Ryan ElijahRepublican
- Christopher DennisonLibertarian
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Cory Mills (Republican) won by 13.0 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 4.0 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates, open seat
Polls over time
One published poll names these candidates: DCCC Targeting and Analytics Department, Oct 17 to Oct 19, released Oct 20. All 1 on the polls page. Polls updated Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. ET, from VoteHub.
Side by side
Left column: DaltonRight column: Elijah
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $2.3M
- $818K
- Cash on hand
- $202K
- $173K
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Dalton: $2,334,664 received, $202,254 cash on hand. Elijah: $818,460 received, $173,006 cash on hand.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Cory Mills, is not on the candidate list.
- Bale DaltonDemocratic
- Ryan ElijahRepublican
- Christopher DennisonLibertarian
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 4.0 points toward Democrats (Republican by 17.0 in 2022, Republican by 13.0 in 2024).
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- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
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- Florida District 7· Cory Mills (R), Republican by 13.0 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 413,854
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Florida District 7, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCory MillsWon Republican 233,93756.5% DemocraticJennifer Adams Democratic 179,91743.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 304,055
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Florida District 7, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCory MillsWon Republican 177,96658.5% DemocraticKaren Green Democratic 126,07941.5% OtherCardon Pompey Other 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 406,449
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Florida District 7, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephanie N MurphyWon Democratic 224,94655.3% RepublicanLeo Valentin Republican 175,75043.2% IndependentWilliam R Garlington Independent 5,7531.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 317,398
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Florida District 7, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephanie MurphyWon Democratic 183,11357.7% RepublicanMike Miller Republican 134,28542.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 353,655
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Florida District 7, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephanie MurphyWon Democratic 182,03951.5% RepublicanJohn L Mica Republican 171,58348.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 330.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,164
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Florida District 7, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 144,47463.6% DemocraticWes Neuman Democratic 73,01132.1% IndependentAl Krulick Independent 9,6794.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 316,010
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Florida District 7, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 185,51858.7% DemocraticJason H Kendall Democratic 130,47941.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,676
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Florida District 7, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 185,47069.0% DemocraticHeather Beaven Democratic 83,20631.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 385,013
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Florida District 7, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 238,72162.0% DemocraticFaye Armitage Democratic 146,29238.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 237,240
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Florida District 7, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 149,65663.1% DemocraticJohn F Chagnon Democratic 87,58436.9% - Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Florida District 7, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican —100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,591
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Florida District 7, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 142,14759.6% DemocraticWayne Hogan Democratic 96,44440.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 270,560
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Florida District 7, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 171,01863.2% DemocraticDan Vaughen Democratic 99,53136.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Florida District 7, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican —100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,557
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Florida District 7, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 143,66762.0% DemocraticGeorge Stuart Jr Democratic 87,83237.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 580.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,489
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Florida District 7, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 131,73173.4% DemocraticEdward D Goddard Democratic 47,75826.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 223,023
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Florida District 7, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn L MicaWon Republican 125,82356.4% DemocraticDan Webster Democratic 96,94543.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2550.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,229
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Florida District 7, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam GibbonsWon Democratic 99,46467.6% RepublicanCharles D Prout Republican 47,76532.4% - Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Florida District 7, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic —100.0% - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Florida District 7, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic —100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 170,710
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Florida District 7, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic 100,43058.8% RepublicanMichael N "Mike" Kavouklis Republican 70,28041.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,963
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Florida District 7, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic 85,33174.2% RepublicanKen Ayers Republican 29,63225.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,667
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Florida District 7, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic 132,52971.8% RepublicanCharles P "Chuck" Jones Republican 52,13828.2% - Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Florida District 7, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam M GibbonsWon Democratic —100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,338
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Florida District 7, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam GibbonsWon Democratic 102,73965.7% RepublicanDusty Owens Republican 53,59934.3%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Florida District 7.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, VoteHub polls (CC BY 4.0), FEC, Photo creditsData as of Oct 30, 2026 (candidate list Oct 28, 2026)