Bruce Chandler
American businessman and politician from Washington
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Bruce Q. Chandler[2] (born May 7, 1952) is an American businessman and politician from Washington. Chandler was a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 15, Position 1 from 1999 to 2025.
Bruce Chandler | |
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| 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 | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Honeyford |
| Succeeded by | Chris Corry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1952 Everett, Washington, U.S.[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Chandler |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University (attended) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
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Career
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.[4]
Awards
- 2008 Key Award. Presented by Washington Coalition for Open Government.[1]
- 2010 Legislator of the Decade. Presented by NFIB.[5][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.[6]
- 2016 Crayon Award. Presented by Early Learning Action Alliance.[7]
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[8]
Personal life
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]