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Joyce Chandler
Joyce Chandler was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 105. She was first elected to the chamber in 2012. She did not file for re-election in 2018.
Biography
Chandler earned her B.S. from Samford University, her M.S. from Auburn University, her Ed.S. from Georgia State University, and her D.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Georgia.[1][2] At the time of her service in the legislature, Chandler's professional experience included working as Executive Director of Student Assistance Professionals Association (SAPA), volunteer coordinator for Anchor Church Tutoring Program, school counselor, and teacher, and owning a consulting business.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Chandler served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Chandler served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Joyce Chandler did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Joyce Chandler defeated Donna McLeod in the Georgia House of Representatives District 105 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 105 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joyce Chandler Incumbent |
50.45% | 12,411 | |
| Democratic | Donna McLeod | 49.55% | 12,189 | |
| Total Votes | 24,600 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Donna McLeod defeated Perry Green in the Georgia House of Representatives District 105 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 105 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Donna McLeod |
67.37% | 638 | |
| Democratic | Perry Green | 32.63% | 309 | |
| Total Votes | 947 | |||
Incumbent Joyce Chandler defeated David Crocker in the Georgia House of Representatives District 105 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 105 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Joyce Chandler Incumbent |
63.35% | 1,274 | |
| Republican | David Crocker | 36.65% | 737 | |
| Total Votes | 2,011 | |||
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Renita Hamilton defeated Tim D. Hur in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Joyce H. Chandler was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hamilton was defeated by Chandler in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joyce Chandler Incumbent |
52.8% | 7,497 | |
| Democratic | Renita Hamilton | 47.2% | 6,708 | |
| Total Votes | 14,205 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Renita Hamilton |
60.7% | 671 |
| Tim D. Hur | 39.3% | 434 |
| Total Votes | 1,105 | |
2012
Chandler ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 105. Chandler defeated Damon Ladd-Thomas in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Renita Hamilton defeated Rashid Malik in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11] Chandler defeated Renita Hamilton in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joyce Chandler |
51.3% | 10,561 | |
| Democratic | Renita Hamilton | 48.7% | 10,007 | |
| Total Votes | 20,568 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joyce Chandler |
76.6% | 3,151 |
| Damon Ladd-Thomas | 23.4% | 963 |
| Total Votes | 4,114 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
Chandler received endorsements from:[13]
- Georgia Right to Life Political Action Committee
- GeorgiaCarry.org
- National Federation of Independent Business/Georgia SAFE Trust
- Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee of Georgia
- State senator Renee Unterman
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Joyce Chandler on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Chandler for House Facebook Page, "Info" accessed October 4, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chandler for State House, "About Joyce" accessed October 4, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Election Results, accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Chandler for State House, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Donna Sheldon (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 105 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Donna McLeod (D) |
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