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Rhode Island · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Seth Magaziner Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 2023 Full profile → Victor Mellor Republican Victor Mellor is the 2026 Republican nominee for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, challenging incumbent Seth Magaziner. Full profile →

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IssueSeth Magaziner
Democratic
Victor Mellor
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes Trump tariffs; supports manufacturing jobs and worker rights Supports attracting investment and creating good-paying jobs in RI
HousingSupports increasing affordable housing supply and homeownership Supports cutting regulation and directing federal funds to families
Health careSupports affordable universal health care and lower drug costs Supports healthcare transparency, lower costs, and medical freedom
ImmigrationOpposes mass deportations; supports targeting violent criminals Supports legal immigration; opposes illegal immigration and backs deportations
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports restoring Roe v. Wade as federal law Anti-abortion but believes it is a state issue
EducationSupports universal pre-K, affordable college, and public school funding Supports school choice, parental rights, and curriculum transparency
Climate & energySupports clean energy transition; proposes oil-windfall tax rebates Supports domestic energy production and lower energy costs
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports law and order; backs removal of criminal undocumented immigrants
Taxes & budgetOpposes Republican reconciliation tax cuts; supports windfall-profit tax on oil companies Opposes high taxes and regulations; wants to cut inflation tax
GunsSupports assault-weapons ban, background checks, and anti-trafficking legislation Strongly pro-gun rights; opposes assault weapons ban and Red Flag laws
Democracy & electionsSupports campaign-finance reform, stock-trading ban, and term limits for Congress Supports election integrity measures; questions mail-in ballots; self-described 'proud J6er'
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Registered as foreign agent for Cuba; says he'd end it if elected

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