Politics & Government
Chafee Says He Will Not Challenge Whitehouse For Senate Seat
The former Rhode Island governor and U.S. Senator said this morning he is not running for the U.S. Senate.
EAST GREENWICH, RI — Lincoln Chafee has decided not to run for U.S. Senate or any other office in 2018, he announced in a tweet Tuesday morning. The former Rhode Island governor and U.S. Senator had indicated in April he was considering a run against Democrat incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse. Republicans Robert Nardolillo, a state representative from Coventry, and Robert Flanders are running.
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"Two of my favorite sayings are, 'Fortune favors the bold' and 'Discretion is the better part of valor.' The latter is true as to my plans. I will not be seeking elective office in 2018."
— Lincoln Chafee (@LincolnChafee) May 29, 2018
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