U.S. House · Florida's 7th District

East-central Florida, including parts of Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Not yet called

Candidate	Votes	Share
Ryan Elijah	161,300	49.7%
Bale Dalton	159,669	49.2%
Christopher Dennison	3,485	1.1%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Open seat: incumbent Cory Mills did not win the August 18, 2026 Republican primary, which Ryan Elijah won over Michael Johnson and Sarah Ulrich. Bale Dalton won the Democratic primary over Alan Grayson and Marialana Kinter. Christopher Dennison (Libertarian) also qualified for the general-election ballot.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 3 candidates

Ryan ElijahRFull profile →Bale DaltonDFull profile →Christopher DennisonLIBFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Ryan Elijah
In their own words[4]
“Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.”
On his campaign website
Bale Dalton
Supports[5]
His campaign priorities page says he supports codifying Roe into federal law.
Christopher Dennison
—

Stricter gun laws

Ryan Elijah
In their own words[4]
“He is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and has earned an “A” rating with the NRA.”
On his campaign website
Bale Dalton
—
Christopher Dennison
—

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Ryan Elijah
In their own words[4]
“We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety.”
On his campaign website
Bale Dalton
—
Christopher Dennison
—

Expand public health coverage

Ryan Elijah
In their own words[4]
“He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts.”
On his campaign website
Bale Dalton
Supports[5]
His campaign priorities page calls for restoring Medicaid funding, reversing health care premium increases, and building on the Affordable Care Act.
Christopher Dennison
—

Increase police funding and staffing

Ryan Elijah
Supports[2]
Says he will push for federal funding for law-enforcement training, technology and personnel, and support tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.
Bale Dalton
—
Christopher Dennison
—

Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

Ryan Elijah
In their own words[4]
“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.”
On his campaign website
Bale Dalton
—
Christopher Dennison
—

Raise the minimum wage

Ryan Elijah
—
Bale Dalton
Supports[5]
His campaign priorities page says he supports raising the federal minimum wage.
Christopher Dennison
—

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Ryan Elijah
—
Bale Dalton
Opposes[5]
His campaign priorities page calls for reversing tariffs that he says raise costs for families and small businesses.
Christopher Dennison
—

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

Ryan Elijah
Supports[4]
His campaign issues page says he strongly supports the Save America Act, which he describes as ensuring only American citizens can vote.
Bale Dalton
—
Christopher Dennison
—

ISSUE	Ryan Elijah R	Bale Dalton D	Christopher Dennison LIB
Protect legal access to abortion	In their own words[4] “Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.” On his campaign website	Supports[5] His campaign priorities page says he supports codifying Roe into federal law.	—
Stricter gun laws	In their own words[4] “He is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and has earned an “A” rating with the NRA.” On his campaign website	—	—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	In their own words[4] “We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety.” On his campaign website	—	—
Expand public health coverage	In their own words[4] “He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts.” On his campaign website	Supports[5] His campaign priorities page calls for restoring Medicaid funding, reversing health care premium increases, and building on the Affordable Care Act.	—
Increase police funding and staffing	Supports[2] Says he will push for federal funding for law-enforcement training, technology and personnel, and support tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.	—	—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)	In their own words[4] “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.” On his campaign website	—	—
Raise the minimum wage	—	Supports[5] His campaign priorities page says he supports raising the federal minimum wage.	—
Broad tariffs on imported goods	—	Opposes[5] His campaign priorities page calls for reversing tariffs that he says raise costs for families and small businesses.	—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote	Supports[4] His campaign issues page says he strongly supports the Save America Act, which he describes as ensuring only American citizens can vote.	—	—

Research notes & limits

Open seat after incumbent Cory Mills lost his primary; Dalton's survey references an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into Mills, which is not independently verified here since Mills is not on the November ballot. No campaign website, questionnaire or public statements by Christopher Dennison were found, so no positions are listed for him. Ryan Elijah's statements are from his campaign issues page. Biography gaps: no campaign website, news coverage or candidate survey found for Christopher Dennison; Elijah's birthplace and employer history beyond FOX 35 Orlando are not covered in the sources loaded.

Sources · 12

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
2.Ryan Elijah - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
3.Bale Dalton - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
4.Key Objectives - Ryan Elijah for Congress · Ryan Elijah for Congress · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
5.Priorities - Bale Dalton · Bale Dalton for Congress · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
6.Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
7.Ryan Elijah - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
8.Rep. Cory Mills faces new Republican challenger for Florida's 7th District · FOX 35 Orlando · 2026-04-28 News report
9.Ryan Elijah wins Republican primary over Cory Mills for U.S. House District 7 · WKMG ClickOrlando · 2026-08-19 News report
10.Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
11.Bale Dalton - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
12.Christopher Dennison · Ballotpedia Reference