| Joyce Chandler | |
| State House: | Georgia |
| District: | 105th |
| Term Start: | 2013 |
| Term End: | January 14, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Donna Sheldon |
| Successor: | Donna McLeod |
| Birth Place: | Georgia, United States |
| Alma Mater: | Samford University, Auburn University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia |
| Party: | Republican |
| Occupation: | Educator, politician |
| Spouse: | Martin Chandler |
| Residence: | Grayson, Georgia |
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.
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.
Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] [6] [7] [2]
In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.[8] [9]
Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.[8] [12] [2]