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Rhode Island Republicans to choose nominee in congressional race
Skoly lost the nomination after campaigning as an anti-mandate candidate and discussing socialism.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · RI-2 (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · RI-2 (R)
Stephen Skoly
Stephen Skoly ran in the September 9, 2026 Republican primary for Rhode Island’s 2nd district and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. House · RI-2 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (41.9%)
- Raised
- $225K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $225K
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Stephen Skoly at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 3 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.TOP TOPICS
STORIES2026 election: Rhode Island’s 2nd District
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
D+16.8Seth MagazinerDEM58.4%
Stephen Joseph CorviREP41.6%
Stephen Skoly’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $225K
- CASH ON HAND
- $71K
- SPENT
- $154K
- DEBT
- $150K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $75K · 33.2%
- PACs
- $50 · 0%
- Self-funding
- $150K · 66.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Roach, RobertTcc · SALES$4K
Mathieu, RayRetired · RETIRED$4K
Gallo, JamesSelf Employed · PSYCHIARIST$4K
Raeburn, RobertSelf Employed · METAL RECYCLING$2K
Banki, MoMsl Surgery · ORAL SURGEON$2K
Mariorenzi, MichaelUnk · UNK$2K
Rocchio, PhillipGeneral Dynamics · DETAIL PLANNER$1K
Pezzelli, LisaRetired · RETIRED$1K
Morgan, JohnRetired · RETIRED$1K
Lada, WalterRetired · RETIRED$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$97K
Advertising$35K
Fundraising$11K
Administrative$5K
Travel$1K
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Beyond the Podium: GOP congressional candidate Stephen Skoly backs 'common-sense approach'
Skoly discussed his campaign, policy positions and past dispute with state officials over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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'10 News Conference' asks Stephen Skoly about vaccine mandate, running for Congress
Skoly discussed his congressional campaign and his experience opposing a pandemic-era vaccine requirement.
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Rhode Island Republicans to choose nominee in congressional race
Skoly lost the nomination after campaigning as an anti-mandate candidate and discussing socialism.
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