The Brief Four Republicans faced off in the only District 7 congressional primary debate. Incumbent Cory Mills defended himself against ethics and DOJ investigation questions from his challengers. The four Republican candidates seeking Florida's 7th Congressional District seat met Wednesday night for their first and only debate of the primary campaign. Big picture view:The 90-minute debate, hosted by the Volusia County Republican Party in New Smyrna Beach, focused on foreign policy, election integrity, the economy and affordability. What's next:The Republican primary is less than two weeks away, with early voting in Seminole County and southern Volusia County beginning Saturday.