Rodney Dennis "Rod" Chandler (born July 13 1942 in La Grande, Oregon) was a U.S. Representative from Washington. He is the great-great-grandnephew of long-time Michigan Senator Zachariah Chandler. Chandler received a B.S. from Oregon State University and a M.Ed. from the University of Nevada. Chandler, a former television newscaster, was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1974, where he served until 1982, and was elected as a Republican to the 98th Congress, where he represented the newly created 8th congressional district from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1993, when he gave up his seat for an unsuccessful candidacy for the United States Senate. Chandler had the upperhand in the debate until for some unknown reason quoted the Roger Miller song "Dang Me"[1] He taught Advanced Placement Government classes at Eaglecrest High School in Centennial, Colorado till the end of the 07 school year.
Electoral history
- 1992 Race for U.S. Senate
- Patty Murray (D), 54%
- Rod Chandler (R), 46%
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| Preceded by New district created after 1980 Census |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th congressional district January 3, 1983–January 3, 1993 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Dunn |
