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Summary

Governor Lincoln 'Linc' D. Chafee

Full Name: Lincoln 'Linc' D. Chafee
Office: Governor (RI), Independent
First 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

S Amdt 5095 - Oversight of CIA Interrogation and Detention Amendment
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 28, 2006 - Requires the Director of the CIA to include a description of any detention facility, the detainee population, each interrogation technique, the intelligence obtained, violations ...

S Amdt 5087 - Habeas Review Amendment
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 28, 2006

S 3930 - Military Commissions Act of 2006
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 28, 2006 - Creates a military commission to try any offense committed by an "unlawful enemy combatant," which is defined as a non-US citizen who "purposefully and ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Chafee, Senator Whitehouse Applaud Announcement of First Offshore Renewable Energy Lease Sale

June 4, 2013 - The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Bureau (BOEM) today announced the first-ever competitive lease sale for renewable energy ...

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Announces Second Phase of Transparency and Accountability Initiative

May 30, 2013 - In his continuing efforts to promote open and honest government in the State of Rhode Island, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the second phase ...

Statement from Governor Lincoln D. Chafee on U.S. Senate Passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act

May 7, 2013 - I am pleased that the Senate has voted overwhelmingly, with strong bipartisan support, to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act. Since taking office as Governor, I ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2005-2006 ACT! for America Positions 42%
2003-2004 ACT! for America Positions 50%
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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
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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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