Joyce Chandler | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
In office 2013 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Donna Sheldon |
Succeeded by | Donna McLeod |
Personal details | |
Born | 1939 (age 85–86) Georgia, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Martin Chandler |
Residence | Grayson, Georgia |
Alma mater | Samford University, Auburn University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia |
Occupation | Educator, politician |
Joyce Chandler is an American former educator and politician from Georgia. Chandler is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 105 from 2013 until January 14, 2019. Chandler has sponsored 125 bills.
Early life
In 1939, Chandler was born in Georgia.
Education
Chandler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Social Studies from Samford University. Chandler earned a Masters of Science degree in School Counseling from Auburn University. Chandler earned an Education Specialist degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Chandler earned a doctorate degree in Education Counseling from the University of Georgia.
Career
Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.
On November 6, 2012, Chandler won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 105. Chandler defeated Renita Hamilton with 51.35% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Chandler won the election and continued serving District 105. Chandler defeated Renita Hamilton with 52.78% of the votes. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Chandler won the election and continued serving District 105. Chandler defeated Donna McLeod with 50.45% of the votes.
In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.
Awards
- 2016 Legislator of the Year. Named by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Inaugural winner.
- 2016 State Representative of the Year. Presented by Georgia Life Alliance at the Life at the Party for HB 555.
Personal life
Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.
References
- "Joyce Chandler". Open States. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Joyce Hammett Chandler (R-Grayson)". atlantaunfiltered.com. January 15, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Chandler Announces Retirement From General Assembly". patch.com. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Joyce Chandler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- "Joyce Chandler". House.Ga.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- "Georgia 105th District State House Results: Joyce Chandler Wins". New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Yeomans, Curt (February 26, 2018). "State Rep. Joyce Chandler says she will not seek re-election to House District 105 seat". gwinnettdailypost.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.(Required paid subscription)
- "GCPS names its top counselors of the year". gwinnettmagazine.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- "GLA Life at the Party Gala Re-Cap". georgialifealliance.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
External links
- Joyce Chandler at ballotpedia.org
- Joyce Chandler at facebook.com
- Joyce Chandler at gahousegop.org Archived 2021-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Auburn University alumni
- Educators from Georgia (U.S. state)
- Georgia State University alumni
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- People from Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Samford University alumni
- University of Georgia alumni
- Women state legislators in Georgia (U.S. state)
- 1939 births
- 21st-century members of the Georgia General Assembly