Joyce Chandler | |
|---|---|
| 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 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]