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Rod Chandler

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Rod Chandler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byJennifer Dunn
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 13, 1975 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byAlan Bluechel
Succeeded byJohn W. Betrozoff
Personal details
Born
Rodney Dennis Chandler

(1942-07-13) July 13, 1942 (age 82)
La Grande, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoyce Chandler
Children2
EducationEastern Oregon University (BS)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MEd)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1959–1964
UnitOregon Army National Guard

Rodney Dennis Chandler (born July 13, 1942) is an American politician and journalist who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Washington from 1983 to 1993.

He is the great-great-grandnephew of long-time U.S. Senator Zachariah Chandler of Michigan.

Early career

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Rod Chandler received a B.S. from Eastern Oregon College and a M.Ed. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Before entering politics, Chandler worked as a television news correspondent and a public relations consultant.

Political career

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State legislature

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He was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1974.

Congress

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In 1982 he was elected as a Republican to the 98th Congress, representing the newly created 8th congressional district. In that race, he defeated Democratic candidate Beth Bland by a margin of 57% to 43%.[1] He held the seat for five terms, until he gave up his seat for an unsuccessful candidacy for the United States Senate.

In 1989 Chandler revealed publicly that he is a recovering alcoholic.[2]

Senate campaign

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In 1992, one of Washington’s U.S. Senate seats came open when the incumbent, Brock Adams, announced his retirement amidst a personal scandal.[3] Democratic state Senator Patty Murray won the Democratic primary and faced Chandler in the general election. For much of the race, Chandler seemed to have the upper hand, but during a debate in the later stages of the campaign he inexplicably responded to Murray's criticism for spending $120,000 on congressional mailings during an economic recession by quoting the Roger Miller song "Dang Me".[4] By association, Chandler was further damaged by the unpopularity in the Pacific Northwest of incumbent President George H. W. Bush, who was largely blamed for the recession.

Later career

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Chandler taught Advanced Placement Government classes at Eaglecrest High School in Centennial, Colorado until the end of the 2006–07 school year.

Chandler is a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.[5]

Chandler endorsed Democrat Joe Biden during the 2020 United States presidential election, wanting to prevent the re-election of President Donald Trump.[6] Chandler was one of 12 former Republican U.S. Representatives who filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Anderson, supporting the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. [7]

Electoral history

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U.S. Senator, Class 3, from Washington, 1992 General Election[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Patty Murray 1,197,973 53.99
Republican Rod Chandler 1,020,829 46.01
U.S. Senator, Class 3, from Washington, 1992 Republican Primary Election[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler 228,083 42.10
Republican Leo K. Thorsness 185,498 34.24
Republican Tim Hill 128,232 23.67
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1990 General Election[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 96,323 56.21 −14.66
Democratic David E. Giles 75,031 43.79
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1990 Republican Primary Election[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 36,551 84.51 −15.49
Republican Kenneth R. "Ken" Thomasson 6,700 15.49
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1988 General Election[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 174,942 70.87 +5.67
Democratic Jim Kean 71,920 29.13
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1988 Republican Primary Election[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 76,861 100.00 0.00
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1986 General Election[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 107,824 65.20 +2.76
Democratic David E. Giles 57,545 34.80
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1986 Republican Primary Election[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 36,654 100.00 0.00
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1984 General Election[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 146,891 62.44 +5.47
Democratic Bob Lamson 88,379 37.56
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1984 Republican Primary Election[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 56,456 100.00 +59.12
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1982 General Election[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler 79,209 56.97
Democratic Beth Bland 59,824 43.03
U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district, 1982 Republican Primary Election[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler 20,374 40.88
Republican Bob Eberle 15,342 30.78
Republican Paul Barden 12,477 25.04
Republican William "Bill" McCallum 1,644 3.30
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1980 General Election[20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 30,042 74.76 −25.24
Democratic R.F. "Dick" Reynolds 10,140 25.24
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1980 Republican Primary Election[21]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 11,188 100.00 0.00
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1978 General Election[22]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 14,138 100.00 +30.04
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1978 Republican Primary Election[23]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 4,704 100.00 0.00
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1976 General Election[24]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 21,573 69.96 +2.09
Democratic Bonnie B. Logan 9,263 30.04
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1976 Republican Primary Election[25]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler (incumbent) 8,948 100.00 +22.63
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1974 General Election[26]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler 11,876 67.87
Democratic Ray Freeman 5,623 32.13
State Representative from Washington's 45th legislative district, Position 1 - 1974 Republican Primary Election[27]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rod Chandler 3,928 77.37
Republican Ella M. Snyder 757 14.91
Republican L.C. Westburg 392 7.72

References

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  1. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1982 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  2. ^ community.seattletimes.nwsource.com
  3. ^ Mark Matassa and David Schaefer (March 2, 1992). "Who'll Run for Adams' Seat? -- Scramble on After Senator Withdraws". Seattle Times.
  4. ^ Cantwell snubs McGavick on debates By Joel Connelly Seattle Post-Intelligencer
  5. ^ "ReFormers Caucus - Issue One". 2023.
  6. ^ Whitman, Christine Todd (September 3, 2020). "Prominent Republicans and Independents, Led by Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Launch New Coalition Uniting Conservatives to Take on Trump and Elect Joe Biden". Republicans and Independents for Biden. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  7. ^ "There's one WA Republican willing to fight Trump — but only one". The Seattle Times. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  8. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1992 General Election Results – U.S. Senator". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  9. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1992 Primary Election Results – U.S. Senator". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  10. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1990 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  11. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1990 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  12. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1988 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1988 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  14. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1986 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  15. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1986 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  16. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1984 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  17. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1984 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  18. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1982 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  19. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1982 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  20. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1980 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  21. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1980 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  22. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1978 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  23. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1978 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  24. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1976 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  25. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1976 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  26. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1974 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  27. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1974 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1". vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
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U.S. House of Representatives
New constituency Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 8th congressional district
1983–1993 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Washington
(Class 3)
1992 		Succeeded by
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative 		Succeeded byas Former US Representative
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