Federal
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
- Pledges to vote against spending bills that grow the debt
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
No documented position found.
Public safety
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
- Opposes red flag laws and assault weapons bans
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Supports common-sense gun safety legislation
Education
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
No documented position found.
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Introduced bills investing in career and technical educationIn office
Housing
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
- Supports streamlining permitting to lower home building costs
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
- Supports expanding domestic energy production
- Supports expanding funding for Navy shipbuilding
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Introduced bill guaranteeing workers two weeks of paid leave
Environment & parks
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
No documented position found.
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Supports expanding affordable clean energy to cut costs
Health & human services
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
- Supports banning gender-transition procedures for minors
- Opposes federal override of state public-health decisions
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare
- Co-sponsored the Women's Health Protection Act on abortion rightsIn office
Government & transparency
Victor Gilbert MellorRepublican
No documented position found.
Seth Michael MagazinerDemocrat
- Sponsors bill banning stock trading by Congress and the President
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.