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American politician from Washington
Rodney Dennis Chandler (born July 13, 1942) is an American politician and journalist who served as a former U.S. Representative from Washington . He is the great-great-grandnephew of long-time U.S. Senator Zachariah Chandler of Michigan .
Rod Chandler received a B.S. from Eastern Oregon College and a M.Ed. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas .
Chandler is a former television news correspondent and public relations consultant . He was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1974. In 1982 he was elected as a Republican to the 98th Congress, representing the newly created 8th congressional district until 1993, when he gave up his seat for an unsuccessful candidacy for the United States Senate . He inexplicably quoted the Roger Miller song "Dang Me " during a debate with his opponent for the senate seat.[ 1] He was further damaged by the unpopularity of President George H.W. Bush in the Pacific Northwest. In 1989 Chandler revealed publicly that he is a recovered alcoholic .[ 2]
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 .[ 3]
Chandler endorsed Democrat Joe Biden during the 2020 United States presidential election , wanting to prevent the re-election of President Donald Trump .[ 4]
Electoral history
References
^ Cantwell snubs McGavick on debates By Joel Connelly Seattle Post-Intelligencer
^ community.seattletimes.nwsource.com
^ "ReFormers Caucus - Issue One" .
^ 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 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1992 General Election Results – U.S. Senator" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved September 28, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1992 Primary Election Results – U.S. Senator" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved September 28, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1990 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1990 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1988 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1988 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1986 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1986 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1984 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1984 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1982 General Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1982 Primary Election Results – U.S. Representative, 8th District" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1980 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1980 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1978 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1978 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1976 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1976 Primary Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "Washington Secretary of State, 1974 General Election Results – State Representative, 45th Legislative District, Position 1" . vote.wa.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2015 .
^ "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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