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SEN. LINCOLN CHAFEE (R)
First appointed in 1999; Chafee defeated challenger Laffey in the Sept. 12 primary. Chafee is seeking a second full term.
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- Born: March 26, 1953; Warwick, R.I.
- Family: Married (Stephanie); three children.
- Education: Brown University, B.A., 1975.
- Professional career: Executive director, Northeast Corridor Initiative, 1990-92; planner, General Dynamics, 1986-90; Rhode Island Forging Steel, 1985-86; Cranston Print Works, 1984-85; farrier, 1976-83.
- Military career: None.
- Election history: Warwick mayor, 1992-99; Warwick city council, 1986-92.
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Whitehouse,the former state attorney general, faces three other candidates in the primary.
- Born: Oct. 20, 1955; New York City.
- Family: Married (Sandra); two children.
- Education: University of Virginia, J.D., 1982; Yale University, B.A., 1978.
- Professional career: U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island, 1994-98; state director of business regulation, 1992-94; governor's office, executive counsel, 1991; governor's office, director of policy, 1991-92; Rhode Island assistant attorney general, 1989-90; special assistant attorney general, 1985-89; practicing attorney, 1983-84.
- Military career: None.
- Election history: State attorney general, 1998-2002.