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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Victor Gilbert Mellor

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Republican

Background

Campaign website
vicmellor.com

Vic Mellor is a Marine Corps veteran and Woonsocket native who ran a concrete business for 30 years and founded the Rhode Island First movement. A first-time candidate, he won the 2026 Republican primary over Dr. Stephen Skoly.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Opposes red flag laws and assault weapons bans

    Second Amendment

    Campaign website · Vic Mellor for Congress · vicmellor.com

    “He will actively work in Congress to block "Red Flag" laws … He opposes broad bans, including those targeting so-called "assault weapons."”
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Housing

  • Supports streamlining permitting to lower home building costs

    Housing That Is Affordable

    Campaign website · Vic Mellor for Congress · vicmellor.com

    “Streamline complex, years-long permitting processes to reduce costs for local builders”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports expanding domestic energy production

    Inflation

    Campaign website · Vic Mellor for Congress · vicmellor.com

    “Vic will aggressively push for domestic energy production to reduce reliance on foreign sources.”
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  • Supports expanding funding for Navy shipbuilding

    U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional | Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Sept. 9

    Candidate questionnaire · Rhode Island Current · rhodeislandcurrent.com

    “I will fight to protect and significantly expand funding for Navy shipbuilding.”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Victor Gilbert Mellor on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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