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Rhode Island Gov. Chafee to Switch Political Parties for the 2nd Time

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is set to join the Democratic Party — a switch the former Republican-turned-independent has said could boost his chances of winning a second term.

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is set to join the Democratic Party — a switch the former Republican-turned-independent has said could boost his chances of winning a second term.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.