Joyce Chandler

Joyce Chandler
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 105th district
In office
2013 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byDonna Sheldon
Succeeded byDonna McLeod
Personal details
Born1939 (age 85–86)
Georgia, United States
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMartin Chandler
ResidenceGrayson, Georgia
Alma materSamford University, Auburn University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia
OccupationEducator, 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.[1]

Early life

In 1939, Chandler was born in Georgia.[2]

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.[3][4]

Career

Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.[3][4]

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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7][8][9][4]

In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.[10][3]

Awards

Personal life

Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.[10][2][4]

References

  1. ^ "Joyce Chandler". Open States. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Joyce Hammett Chandler (R-Grayson)". atlantaunfiltered.com. January 15, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Rep. Chandler Announces Retirement From General Assembly". patch.com. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Joyce Chandler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  8. ^ "Joyce Chandler". House.Ga.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "Georgia 105th District State House Results: Joyce Chandler Wins". New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  10. ^ a b c d 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)
  11. ^ "GCPS names its top counselors of the year". gwinnettmagazine.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  12. ^ "GLA Life at the Party Gala Re-Cap". georgialifealliance.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.