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Sheldon Whitehouse

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Sheldon Whitehouse
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM INCUMBENT
Biography
Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, has represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate since 2007. He serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and previously chaired the Budget Committee. Throughout his tenure, Senator Whitehouse has focused on issues such as climate change, environmental protection, and holding powerful interests accountable.
Top Priorities
  • Fighting climate change and protecting the environment
  • Protecting Social Security and Medicare, and lowering healthcare costs
  • Standing up to special interests and strengthening democracy
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