Christine Chandler Explained

Christine Chandler
State House:New Mexico
District:43rd
Term Start:January 15, 2019
Predecessor:Stephanie Garcia Richard
Birth Name:Christine Gray
Birth Date:21 June 1958
Birth Place:Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education:Smith College (BA)
Boston College (JD)
Georgetown University (LLM)
Party:Democratic
Spouse:George Chandler[1]
Children:3
Signature:Christine Chandler signature.gif

Christine F. Chandler[2] (née Gray; born June 21, 1958)[3] is an American politician, lawyer, and former judge serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 43rd district.[4]

Early life and education

Chandler was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Smith College, Juris Doctor from the Boston College Law School, and Master of Laws in international and comparative law from the Georgetown University Law Center.[5]

Career

Prior to serving in the House, Chandler was a probate judge for the Los Alamos County Probate Court from August 2013 to February 2016. Chandler was a member of the Los Alamos County Council and has operated a private law practice.[6] She served as chair of the council in 1999 and vice chair in 2018.[7] [8] She served as senior counsel at Los Alamos National Security. Chandler took office on January 15, 2019, succeeding retiring Democratic incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard, who was elected New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.[9]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.abqjournal.com/1124427/christine-chandler-will-run-for-house-district-43-seat.html Christine Chandler will run for House District 43 seat
  2. Book: Hubbell, Martindale . 2002 . Martindale-Hubbell Corporate Law Directory . . 9781561605262.
  3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Massachusetts, 1998-2005)
  4. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-20.
  5. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 2020-04-20.
  6. Web site: Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Work Hard In NM District 43. 2021-01-04. ladailypost.com.
  7. https://ladailypost.com/christine-chandler-rewarding-to-connect-with-residents-of-district-43/ Christine Chandler: Rewarding To Connect With Residents Of District 43
  8. https://ladailypost.com/christine-chandler-submits-letter-of-interest-for-los-alamos-county-probate-judge-vacancy/ Christine Chandler Submits Letter of Interest for Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy
  9. Web site: Los Alamos Republican to seek open House seat. 2018-02-13. AP NEWS. 2020-04-20.