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.^[1]

In 1939, Chandler was born in Georgia.^[2]

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.^[3][4]

Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.^[3][4]

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.^[5] 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.^[6] 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.^[7][8][9][4]

In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.^[10][3]

• 2016 Legislator of the Year. Named by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Inaugural winner.^[10][11]
• 2016 State Representative of the Year. Presented by Georgia Life Alliance at the Life at the Party for HB 555.^[10][12]

Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.^[10][2][4]