Bruce Chandler

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
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	(1952-05-07) May 7, 1952 (age 73) Everett, Washington, U.S.[1]
Party	Republican
Spouse	Julie Chandler
Children	3
Residence(s)	Granger, Washington, U.S.
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]