Victor Mellor
R
Victor Mellor is the Republican nominee for Rhode Island's 2nd District. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and business owner running on job creation, energy costs, parental rights and healthcare costs.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Opposes reliance on wind and solar power, calling them unreliable and expensive, and supports restoring fossil fuel production including a new natural gas pipeline.[3]
“I also support an energy policy that restores reliable fossil fuel production and use. Renewable sources are intermittent and unreliable.”
- OpposesStricter gun laws
Says the Second Amendment must remain strong so every law-abiding citizen can access and use firearms.[3]
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says he supports continuing to secure and seal the border.[3]
In their words — priorities
- Building a stronger jobs climate in Rhode Island, including manufacturing and boat-building, to reduce graduate outmigration.[3]
- Protecting parental authority over children's physical and mental healthcare decisions.[3]
- Lowering healthcare costs, including codifying executive orders on Most Favored Nation drug pricing and hospital billing transparency.[3]
Background
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Sergeant and explosives-detection dog handler stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, including duty with the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) and the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team.[3]
- Earned a high school diploma from Woonsocket High School; career experience includes business ownership.[1]
- Founding member of the Great American Health Alliance (GAHA), working with medical professionals on lowering healthcare costs.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $3.0M · spent $3.9M · $280K cash on hand (through 2026-08-20) FEC filing ↗