Michael Chippendale

Michael W. Chippendale[2] (born April 25, 1969 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 40 since being elected in November 2010.

Michael W. Chippendale
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 40th[1] district
Assumed office
January 2011
Preceded byScott M. Pollard
Personal details
Born (1969-04-25) April 25, 1969
Providence, Rhode Island
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceFoster, Rhode Island
Alma materCommunity College of Rhode Island
New England Institute of Technology
Johnson & Wales University
Websiterepchip.com

In 2018 Chippendale was unanimously elected by his Republican Colleagues to serve as House Minority Whip, and was unanimously re-elected to that post following the 2020 election where he serves with House Minority Leader Blake Filippi.

Chippendale currently serves on the House Committee on Oversight, the House Committee on Corporations, the House Committee on Conduct and the Permanent Joint Committee on Healthcare Oversight. Past committee assignments include the RI State Lottery Commission, Vice Chairman of House Oversight, Secretary of House Oversight, House Committee on Labor, House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, House Judiciary Committee and the House Rules Committee.

Temporary appointments included; Chairman of the House Committee to Review and Recommend Changes to the RI Department of Health Medical Board of Licensure and Discipline in 2015, and the COVID Vaccine Task Force in December 2020.

Education

Chippendale attended the Community College of Rhode Island, earned his AS in mechanical engineering from New England Institute of Technology, and studied Business Management Johnson & Wales University.

Professional

Chippendale is the CEO and a partner of Intrepid Enterprises, LLC. Intrepid Enterprises is a real-estate investment firm in Rhode Island that specializes in the acquisition, rehabilitation, operation, and management of commercial and residential properties within the state of Rhode Island. Chippendale has been a Real Estate investor since 1992 and also works as a consultant on contract manufacturing jobs in the trade show exhibit, point of purchase display, and custom furniture design, engineering and manufacturing industry. Chippendale has been active in this industry since 2002.

Elections
  • 2020 There was no 2020 Republican Primary in District 40, and Chippendale won the November 3, 2020 General election with 5545 votes (66.1%) against Democratic nominee Linda Nichols,[3] a perennial candidate for multiple local offices.
  • 2018 There was no 2018 Republican Primary in District 40, and Chippendale won the November 6, 2018 General election with 3776 votes (61.0%) against Democratic nominee Lauren Niedel-Gresh,[4] who was the Democratic State Committeeman, RI Delegate for Bernie Sanders in 2016, and far-left progressive activist.
  • 2016 There was no 2016 Republican Primary in District 40, and Chippendale won the November 8, 2016 General election with 5002 votes (69.5%) against Democratic nominee Joseph Cardillo,[5] who had served one term as Democrat Town Councilor.
  • 2014 Chippendale was unopposed for the September 9, 2014 Republican Primary, winning with 619 votes[6] and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 3583 votes (68.1%) against Democratic nominee Joseph Cardillo,[7] who had served one term as Democrat Town Councilor.
  • 2012 Chippendale was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 536 votes[8] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,065 votes (58.4%) against Democratic nominee Lauri Archambault,[9] who had run for the seat in the 2010 Democratic Primary.
  • 2010 To challenge District 40 incumbent Democratic Representative Scott M. Pollard, Chippendale was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 409 votes[10] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,278 votes (55.3%) against Representative Pollard.[11]

References
  1. "Representative Michael Chippendale". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. "Michael Chippendale's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. "2020 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. "2018 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  5. "2016 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  6. "2014 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  7. "2014 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  8. "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  9. "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  10. "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  11. "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 40". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
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