Date of Birth: March 26, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Lincoln Davenport Chafee is an American politician who has served in various capacities including Mayor of Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. Senator, and Governor of Rhode Island. Born into a political family, Chafee’s father, John Chafee, was a prominent U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Navy, which influenced Lincoln’s own career in public service. Educated at Brown University, Chafee initially trained to be a farrier but later transitioned into politics. Chafee started his political career in 1985 as a member of the Warwick City Council. He then served as the Mayor of Warwick from 1993 to 1999. Following his father’s death in 1999, Chafee was appointed to the U.S. Senate, where he served until 2007. During his Senate tenure, he was known for his moderate and sometimes contrarian positions, being a vocal critic of the Iraq War. After losing his Senate seat, Chafee changed his political affiliation from Republican to Independent and later to Democrat. He was elected Governor of Rhode Island in 2010 and served one term. In 2015, he briefly ran for the Democratic nomination for President. Chafee is known for his environmental advocacy and commitment to civil liberties.
5 Interesting Facts about Lincoln Chafee
1. Lincoln Chafee was the only Republican senator to vote against the authorization of the Iraq War in 2002.
2. He became an Independent in 2007 after losing his Senate seat and later joined the Democratic Party in 2013.
3. Chafee is a trained farrier and worked in horse shoeing before entering politics.
4. He was the first governor in the United States to endorse Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic primary.
5. Chafee is an advocate for the metric system and proposed that the United States adopt it during his 2016 presidential campaign.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lincoln Chafee
1. “Trust is built with consistency.”
2. “The Iraq war was a disaster, and it didn’t have to happen.”
3. “The path to the future should be built on the foundation of our past.”
4. “We must rediscover the courage and conviction to work together to solve our problems.”
5. “I am committed to providing leadership that respects all Rhode Islanders.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Lincoln Chafee is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Lincoln Chafee has three children with his wife, Stephanie Chafee: Louisa, Caleb, and Thea Chafee.
Relevant Links
1. [Lincoln Chafee’s Official Biography](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lincoln-Chafee
2. [Lincoln Chafee on Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lincoln_Chafee
3. [Chafee’s Voting Record on Senate.gov](https://www.senate.gov
5. [Chafee’s Environmental Advocacy](https://www.sierraclub.org
