RI-02 Republican nominee?
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SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOral and maxillofacial surgeon
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationRhode Island
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BackgroundOral and maxillofacial surgeon
EducationDoctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Notable personal detailsStephen T. Skoly Jr. is a Rhode Island oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Cranston and a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has practiced oral surgery for many years in Rhode Island and has been active in public controversy and litigation related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers. He is married to Carol Skoly and has two children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Stephen Skoly opposes what he describes as "tax-and-spend" policies and frames Democratic tax and energy policies as driving up costs for Rhode Island families. He presents himself as protecting family budgets and advancing affordability, consistent with a preference for lower taxes and reduced government fiscal burdens.
Healthcare
Stephen Skoly has publicly opposed COVID-19 vaccine mandates for medical providers and has pursued legal action after being suspended from practice for refusing vaccination; he frames this as medical freedom and challenges public-health workplace requirements. There is limited public information outlining broader positions on health coverage, Medicare/Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act.
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Immigration & Border
Supports federal immigration enforcement actions by ICE to remove undocumented residents, particularly those who have committed crimes, and criticized interference with ICE agents. Positions favor stronger enforcement and removal rather than expanded legal pathways or protections for asylum seekers.
Climate & Energy
The candidate opposes current Democratic energy policies in Rhode Island and emphasizes energy affordability. He has criticized rising electric bills and identified state energy policy and affordability as key issues in his platform and public statements.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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