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Harriette Chandler
| Harriette Chandler | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, First Worcester | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Majority Whip | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1995 - 2001 | ||
| Worcester School Committee | ||
| 1992 - 1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wellesley College, 1959 | |
| Master's | Simmons Graduate School of Management, 1983 | |
| Ph.D. | Clark University, 1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 20, 1937 | |
| Place of birth | Baltimore, Maryland | |
| Profession | Management Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Chandler served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001. She was also vice chair on the Worcester School Committee and a member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee and Worcester Democratic City Committee.
Biography
Chandler earned her bachelor's degree from Wellesley College in 1959, her Ph.D. from Clark University in 1973, and her M.B.A. from Simmon Graduate School of Management in 1983. She also earned her honorary doctorate in Public Administration from Worcester State College in 1988. Her professional experience includes working as a management consultant.[1]
Chandler has served on a number of caucuses and non-legislative committees, including the Central Massachusetts Caucus, the City Task Force on Crisis Management, the Massachusetts Legislature's Tobacco Control Caucus, the Mayor's Advisory Committee, At-Risk Youth, and the Worcester Economic Development Council.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Chandler served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Steering and Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chandler served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Steering and Policy | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Chandler served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal Stimulus Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Election history
2012
Chandler won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate First Worcester District. Chandler was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Chandler won re-election to the First Worcester District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. William Higgins, Sr ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Worcester District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Harriette Chandler (D)
|
32,293 | |||
| William Higgins, Sr (R) | 19,601 | |||
| All Others | 61 | |||
| Blanks | 2,804 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Chandler won re-election for the Senate election for the First Worcester district. [4] In this election she raised $153,172; of that total $144,785 (94.6%) was from in state contributions and $8,325 (5.4%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Worcester district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Harriette Chandler (D)
|
52,592 | |||
| All Others | 845 | |||
| Blanks | 18,610 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Chandler received $125,987 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Harriette Chandler's campaign in 2010 | |
| Raymond James Financial Services | $5,765 |
| Massachusetts Dental Society | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Lemay, Katherine M | $1,000 |
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $125,987 |
2008
In 2008 Harriette Chandler collected $153,172 in donations. [7]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raymond James Financial Services | $9,242 |
| Massachusetts Dental Society | $1,000 |
| United Healthcare Workers East | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
Personal
Chandler was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is married to Burton Chandler with three children. Chandler has been involved in a number of organizations, including the Dynamic Advisory Committee, United Way, Central Massachusetts, Worcester Academy, and the Worcester Women's History Project.
Recent news
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- Markey tells supporters Massachusetts is the 'Brain State' - Worcester Telegram
- State senator wants feds' help in finding gravesite for Boston bombing suspect - Fox News
- Worcester legislators weigh in on potential slots parlor near Kelly Square - MassLive.com
- Adequate funding for nursing home care - Boston Globe
- Worcester Homeless: Out of Shelters, Into Housing - GoLocal Worcester
- WMass teens gather at Statehouse to fight smoking on Kick Butts Day - MassLive.com
- Senator Calls on US to Help Find Gravesite for Boston Bomber - Arutz Sheva
- Gateway's newest addition honored in ceremony - Worcester Mag (blog)
- Summit stresses push for mental health parity - Worcester Telegram
- Advocates aim to close Mass. gender wage gap - Fall River Herald News
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biographies
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Chandler
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Harriette Chandler
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