Coverage dated August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026

Trump endorses Ryan Elijah in race against Democrat Bale Dalton after Florida congressional primary win

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Republican Ryan Elijah and Democrat Bale Dalton are headed to the November general election in Florida’s 7th Congressional District after winning their respective primaries, setting up a contest between a former television anchor and a former NASA chief of staff.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Ryan Elijah wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 7th Congressional District (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 18, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Ryan Elijah wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 7th Congressional District
FOX 35 Orlando
Florida Election Result: Ryan Elijah-R to challenge Bale Dalton-D for District 7 seat (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Aug 18, 2026
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Ryan Elijah (R) will face off against Bale Dalton (D) in the 2026 Florida general election in November for the District 7 seat. Florida's sixth congressional district covers Seminole and portions of Volusia Counties.
FOX 35 Orlando
Trump endorses Ryan Elijah in race against Democrat Bale Dalton after Florida congressional primary win (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Aug 19, 2026
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Republican Ryan Elijah and Democrat Bale Dalton are headed to the November general election in Florida’s 7th Congressional District after winning their respective primaries, setting up a contest between a former television anchor and a former NASA chief of staff.