Joyce Chandler

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.

Early life
In 1939, Chandler was born in Georgia.

Education
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.

Career
Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.

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. 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. 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.

In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.

Awards

 * 2016 Legislator of the Year. Named by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Inaugural winner.
 * 2016 State Representative of the Year. Presented by Georgia Life Alliance at the Life at the Party for HB 555.

Personal life
Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.