John Mills swoops into field for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat
Another Navy pilot has entered the race to succeed former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
John Mills jumped into a Republican Primary ahead of a Special Election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
“As a Navy pilot, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. That oath didn’t end when I retired from military service,” Mills said. “Florida’s 1st District deserves a representative who will put the needs of our community first, stand up for our freedoms, and fight against the entrenched special interests in Washington.”
He’s one of nine Republicans in the running for the seat, though it’s unclear how many will remain in the race through a Friday qualifying deadline. The Republican Primar...
