2026 midterms · Rhode Island · November 3
Rhode Island’s 2nd District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Seth Magaziner (D, incumbent) and Victor Mellor (R). Now held by Seth Magaziner (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 5). Seth Magaziner has been backed with $62,566 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island 2 | Solid D Average of 5; all agree Each forecaster for Rhode Island 2
| Victor Mellor | No one else listed |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Seth Magaziner (D, incumbent) and Victor Mellor (R).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?
Seth Magaziner has been backed with $62,566 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How do I vote in Rhode Island?
Check your registration on Rhode Island’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.