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Ben Chafin (Augustus Benton Chafin Jr.) was born on 18 May, 1960 in Abingdon, Virginia, U.S., is an American politician (1960–2021). Discover Ben Chafin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Augustus Benton Chafin Jr. |
| Occupation |
Lawyer, Farmer |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May 1960 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1 January, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous Lawyer with the age 60 years old group.
Ben Chafin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Ben Chafin height not available right now. We will update Ben Chafin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ben Chafin's Wife?
His wife is Lora Lee Carr
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lora Lee Carr |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Ben Chafin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Chafin worth at the age of 60 years old? Ben Chafin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. He is from . We have estimated Ben Chafin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Lawyer |
Ben Chafin Social Network
Timeline
Augustus Benton Chafin Jr. (May 18, 1960January 1, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district in 2014, and in the Senate of Virginia from the 38th district from 2014 to 2021, as a member of the Republican Party.
Augustus Benton Chafin Jr. was born on May 18, 1960, in Abingdon, Virginia, to Augustus Benton Chafin Sr. and Mary Miller.
He was married to Lora Lee Car for thirty-eight years and had three children with her.
Chafin defeated Democratic nominee Dean Michael Hymes and independent Rickey Allen Mullins in the special election becoming the first Republican elected to the 38th Senate district since George F. Barnes won during the 1971 election.
Chafin and Hymes both raised over $700,000 for their campaigns.
Chafin graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1982, and later graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law with a juris doctor.
His sister, Teresa M. Chafin, was elected to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
In 1986, Chafin created a law firm, Chafin Law Firm, in Lebanon, Virginia.
He served as counsel for the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for eighteen years and served on the First Bank and Trust's board of directors, which his father has aided in the creation of.
During the 2013 Virginia House of Delegates election, Chafin sought a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district as a Republican.
Incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph P. Johnson was retiring and Chafin faced no opposition in the general election.
In 2013, Senator Phillip Puckett resigned from the Senate of Virginia causing a special election.
He was reelected in the 2015 and 2019 elections.
Chafin served on the Education and Health, Judiciary, Privileges and Elections, and Rehabilitation and Social Services committees in the state senate.
Chafin was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19 in December 2020, and died from complications of COVID-19 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
A special election was called by Governor Ralph Northam to select a successor, which was won by Republican Travis Hackworth against Democratic nominee Laurie Buchwald.
