RI-02 Republican nominee?
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SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationRhode Island
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
Notable personal detailsVictor "Vic" G. Mellor is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an entrepreneur and construction-business figure and has described himself as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mellor grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and later moved to Florida before launching his campaign in Rhode Island.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-business, free-market policies focused on bringing federal investment and manufacturing jobs to Rhode Island, reviving local production and supply chains, and reducing reliance on federal handouts. Emphasizes affordability, job creation, and empowering skilled trades as economic priorities. No explicit proposals to raise taxes or to expand redistributive spending were found in campaign materials reviewed.
Healthcare
Supports 'medical freedom' and parental control over minors’ medical decisions, opposes government or school mandates on vaccinations and treatments, and emphasizes reducing healthcare costs through non-bureaucratic approaches. Advocates returning authority to parents and increasing choice in healthcare delivery rather than expanding federal mandates or centralized control.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes secure borders, opposes illegal immigration, and supports deporting criminal undocumented immigrants while expressing support for legal immigration. He frames immigration enforcement as necessary for public safety and endorses ICE actions that target criminals.
Public Safety & Guns
Victor “Vic” Mellor describes himself as a staunch defender of the Second Amendment and opposes broad bans on so-called “assault weapons.” He opposes red flag laws as violating due process and supports easing concealed-carry permit processes and honoring out-of-state permits. His campaign platform emphasizes protecting gun rights and challenging federal gun-control measures.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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