title: Bruce Chandler
text: # Bruce Chandler
  
  Bruce Q. Chandler (born May 7, 1952) is an American businessman and politician from Washington. Chandler is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 15, Position 1 since 1999.
  
  ## Career
  
  In 1985, Chandler became the owner and operator of Chandler Ranches Limited Liability Company, a commercial fruit orchard.
  
  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.
  
  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. Chandler's current term ends on January 9, 2023.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 2008 Key Award. Presented by Washington Coalition for Open Government.
  * 2010 Legislator of the Decade. Presented by NFIB.
  * 2011 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business.
  * 2012 Guardian of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.
  * 2012 W. Fred Witham Memorial Award. Presented by Yakima Association of Realtors.
  * 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.
  * 2016 Crayon Award. Presented by Early Learning Action Alliance.
  * 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.
  
  ## 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.
  
  