Joyce Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 105th district | |
| In office 2013 –January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Donna Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Donna McLeod |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1939 (age 84–85) 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. [1]
In 1939,Chandler was born in Georgia. [2]
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]
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]
Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler,a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson,Georgia. [10] [2] [4]
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