Rhode Island U.S. Senate election, 2006
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Lincoln Chafee (R)
- Senator: Lincoln Chafee (sw) (cw)
- State: RI
- Age in '06: 53 (Retirement unlikely)
- Prognosis: Leans Democrat (09/06) [1].
Important Dates
- Filing Deadline (Party Candidates): June 28, 2006
- Filing Deadline (Independent Candidates): July 20, 2006
- Primary: September 12, 2006
Challengers
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D) (cw) - Former RI Attorney General
Outlook
Chaffee turned back a primary challenge from Club for Growth candidate Stephen Laffey. Whitehouse will be a strong challenger in November.
Results
Whitehouse won.
Previous Elections
- 2000: 57% / 42% over Robert Weygand (D)
Rhode Island presidential election results
- 2004: Kerry 60% / Bush 39%
- 2000: Gore 61% / Bush 32%
Narrative
Chafee remains relatively popular in heavily Democratic Rhode Island. It is rumored that he may switch parties to, in part, stave off a challenge from any number of well-funded RI Democrats. If not, he may also face a primary challenge as the national GOP is not particularly happy with the moderate senator. The only way Republicans keep this seat is for Chafee to run a strong race against a not so popular democrat.
Cook Report (10/4/06): Toss Up. [2]
External links
- Smith, Michelle R. R.I.'s Chafee, opponent meet in debate Yahoo News, October 21, 2006.
- Rhode Island Senate Race Remains Tight -- Latest Poll Shows Democratic Challenger With Slight Lead Over Incumbent Chafee CBS News, October 20, 2006.
Sen. Jack Reed (D)
- Sen. Jack Reed (D)
- Next Election in 2008.
