New Super PAC Enters Rhode Island Congressional Race, Incumbent Questions Treasurer
A newly formed Super PAC, Common Sense America PAC, has made a late financial entry into Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District race, supporting Republican Victor Mellor. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner posted and later deleted a social media video questioning…
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 30, 2026 —
A recently established Super Political Action Committee (PAC) has injected funds into the race for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District. The organization, identified as Common Sense America PAC, has declared its support for Republican candidate Victor Mellor.
The entry of Common Sense America PAC into the district’s electoral landscape marks a late financial maneuver in the campaign. Details regarding the specific amount of financial support provided by the PAC were not detailed in the provided summary.
In response to the PAC’s involvement, the incumbent U.S. Representative for the district, Seth Magaziner, shared a video on social media. The video, which was later removed, reportedly raised questions about the treasurer of Common Sense America PAC. Representative Magaziner’s stated concerns were related to recording laws pertinent to interstate calls.
The treasurer’s identity and any specific details surrounding the alleged concerns about recording laws were not disclosed in the summary. The nature of the PAC’s formation and its specific objectives beyond supporting Victor Mellor were also not provided.
Common Sense America PAC is described as newly formed, indicating its recent establishment as a political fundraising and spending entity. The summary does not provide information on when the PAC was formed or its operational history prior to this late entry into the Rhode Island race.
Victor Mellor is the Republican candidate receiving the PAC’s support. The summary does not include information regarding Mr. Mellor’s campaign platform, his response to the PAC’s endorsement, or any specific details about his campaign activities.
Incumbent Seth Magaziner, a U.S. Representative, is the subject of the PAC’s opposition. His action of posting and then deleting a social media video highlights a point of contention regarding the PAC’s structure or operational transparency, specifically concerning its treasurer and interstate communication laws. Further details on the PAC’s treasurer or the specific recording laws cited were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Shea on rhodeislandcurrent.com, see more information here.
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