Bruce Chandler
Bruce Q. Chandler[2] (born May 7, 1952) is an American businessman and politician from Washington. Chandler is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 15, Position 1 since 1999.
Bruce Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Richard DeBolt |
| Succeeded by | Richard DeBolt |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 1999 Serving with Bryan Sandlin | |
| Preceded by | Jim Honeyford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1952 Everett, Washington, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Chandler |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Granger, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University (attended) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Career edit
In 1985, Chandler became the owner and operator of Chandler Ranches Limited Liability Company, a commercial fruit orchard.[1]
On November 3, 1998, Chandler won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 15, Position 1. Chandler defeated Walter J. Braten with 62.04% of the votes.[3][1]
On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Chandler won the election, and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 15, Position 1. Chandler defeated Jack McEntire with 58.02% of the votes. Chandler's current term ends on January 9, 2023.[4][5]
Awards edit
- 2008 Key Award. Presented by Washington Coalition for Open Government.[1]
- 2010 Legislator of the Decade. Presented by NFIB.[6][1]
- 2011 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business.[1]
- 2012 Guardian of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[1]
- 2012 W. Fred Witham Memorial Award. Presented by Yakima Association of Realtors.[1]
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[7]
- 2016 Crayon Award. Presented by Early Learning Action Alliance.[8]
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[9]
Personal life edit
Chandler's wife is Julie Chandler. They have three children. Chandler and his family lived in Zillah, Washington and now live in Granger, Washington.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Bruce Chandler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ "Candidate Registration, Bruce Q. Chandler". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "WA State House District 15 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 15 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Talamo, Lex (December 11, 2020). "State Reps. Chandler, Dufault cruise to victory District 15". yakimaherald.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Schneider, Sheilah (March 3, 2017). "Bruce Chandler". ruckelshauscenter.wsu.edu. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ "STATE REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE CHANDLER HONORED FOR WORK TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING". childrensalliance.org. 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2021.()
- ^ . nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
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External links edit
- Bruce Chandler at ballotpedia.org
- Bruce Chandler at ourcampaigns.com
- Bruce Chandler at houserepublicans.wa.gov
- Bruce Chandler at hroc.us