[Baltimore Sun] 2024 voter guide: Chris Chaffee, candidate for U.S. Senate in Maryland

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Chris Chaffee

Candidate in May 14 primary
Republican
Barstow, Calvert County

Age: 63 on day of General Election (Nov. 5)

 

Occupation: General Contractor/Farmer

 

Education: Studied and PG Community College, University of Maryland and Electrical

 

Previous political experience: Republican Nominee for 2022 US Senate

Why are you running for office?

To give Maryland a Republican voice

Do you believe, as President Joe Biden has said, that “democracy is on the ballot” and, if so, in what way?

No

Will you accept the presidential election result once the totals have been certified by the states and any legal challenges adjudicated?

Yes

Do you support additional assistance for Ukraine’s military forces two years into Russia’s invasion?

No we must push for peace talks and diplomacy

Should the United States be speaking out more clearly, as Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has suggested, about civilian casualties in Gaza?

We must free all hostages and return them to their families.

Should Congress act to protect abortion rights following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision?

No

Should the Senate repeal or modify the filibuster rule under which 41 or more senators can block legislation?

No

Should the Maryland congressional delegation try to revive federal funding for the Red Line transit project?

Yes

Editor’s note: Baltimore Sun Media received this candidate’s responses on March 5.

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