Michael Chippendale

Michael Chippendale of Foster is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Rhode Island Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results. Michael Chippendale is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Chippendale is a retired self-employed real estate investor and property manager who previously owned two custom manufacturing businesses, according to the Rhode Island House Republicans caucus site. He has represented District 40 since November 2010 and serves as House Minority Leader. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Michael Chippendale.