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Summary

Governor Lincoln 'Linc' D. Chafee

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (RI) , Independent
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Stephanie; 3 Children: Louisa, Caleb, Thea
Birth Date: 03/26/1953
Birth Place: Warwick, RI
Home City: Warwick, RI
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Key Votes

H 6319 - Amending the Pension System
Legislation (Sign)

Nov. 18, 2011

H 6103 - Civil Unions for Same-Sex Partners
Legislation (Sign)

July 2, 2011

S 400 - Voter Identification Requirements
Legislation (Sign)

July 2, 2011

More Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Nominates Luis M. Matos for the Rhode Island Superior Court

May 15, 2012 - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of Assistant U.S. Attorney Luis M. Matos for a position on the Rhode Island Superior Court. "Luis ...

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Announces Online Driver's License Renewals

May 10, 2012 - Rhode Island motorists now have a quick and more convenient way to renew their driver's licenses. Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced that online driver's ...

Rhode Island Earns National Recognition for HEALTH-Led Multi-Agency Effort to Prevent Childhood Obesity

May 9, 2012 - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Rhode Island has been recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Child Care Initiative for its exceptional ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 59%
2003 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 47%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 41%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $111.00
Total Spent $540.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2009
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Linc Chafee refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Lincoln 'Linc' D. Chafee's Congressional Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Capitol Email
governor@governor.ri.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lincoln-Chafee/322947205174?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/LincolnChafee

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lincoln-Chafee/322947205174?ref=ts

Capitol
Office of the Governor
222 State House
Providence, RI 02903-1196
Phone: 401-222-2080

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