Republican CD2 candidates will debate after all; Mellor, Skoly accept invite from NBC10

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Ten days ago, it wasn’t looking like Vic Mellor and Dr. Stephen Skoly would meet for a debate ahead of the Sept. 9 Republican primary in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.

It turns out the pair of Republican candidates — both vying to face Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner on the ballot for the November general election — will meet for a televised debate after all.

NBC 10 WJAR plans to host a primary …

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