Lincoln Chafee presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lincoln Chafee for President |
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| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Lincoln Chafee Governor of Rhode Island (2011–2015) U.S. Senator (1999–2007) |
| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Status | Announced: June 3, 2015 Suspended/Withdrew: October 23, 2015 |
| Headquarters | 1800 Post Road Unit 17B Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Receipts | US$392,743 (2015-06-30) |
| Slogan | Fresh Ideas for America |
The 2016 presidential campaign of Lincoln Chafee was when he tried to become the next President of the United States. Lincoln Chafee had been the 74th Governor of Rhode Island. He also served as a U.S. Senator for Rhode Island.
He officially started his campaign on June 3, 2015. This was his first time running for president as a member of the Democratic Party. Before this, he had been a Senator as a Republican. He was also elected Governor as an Independent.
Why Lincoln Chafee Ran
Lincoln Chafee had a long history in politics. In the 2008 presidential election, he supported the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama. He also helped with President Obama's re-election campaign in 2012.
On April 9, 2015, Chafee announced he was thinking about running for president. He formed an exploratory committee. This is a group that helps a person decide if they should run for office. It helps them raise money and see if they have enough support. A month later, on May 29, he confirmed he would announce his decision on June 3.
Why the Campaign Ended
Lincoln Chafee stopped his campaign on October 23, 2015. This happened after he didn't do well in a debate. His numbers in public opinion polls were low, and he wasn't raising much money for his campaign.
Who Supported Lincoln Chafee
Some people supported Lincoln Chafee's campaign. One well-known supporter was:
- Conan O'Brien, a famous actor and comedian.
