The Associated Press called the race between the two at 8:08 p.m., saying Elijah won with 47% of the vote over Mills’s 34.3%.

The two-term representative is facing significant controversies during his time in office, including an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into possible campaign finance violations and allegations of domestic violence.

Mills faced scrutiny after a former girlfriend accused the representative of threatening to release nude photos of her, prompting a judge to grant a restraining order against him last year.

Police also investigated an incident early last year in which Mills was accused of physically assaulting another woman with whom he was in a relationship, though no charges resulted from the incident.

Mills has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing.

Amid the allegations, Republican colleagues chose to endorse Elijah, calling for "leaders in Congress who serve with integrity, energy, and an unwavering commitment to the people who sent them there."

Mills’ contentious reputation had caused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce that he would not endorse the incumbent, saying, “I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills."

Elijah, a former local television news reporter and political newcomer, became a strong contender for the Republican nomination, earning endorsements from Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, and former Congressman and Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum.

Elijah will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the November 3 election.