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Rod Chandler (Rodney Dennis Chandler) was born on 13 July, 1942 in La Grande, Oregon, U.S., is an American politician from Washington. Discover Rod Chandler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Rodney Dennis Chandler |
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| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
13 July, 1942 |
| Birthday |
13 July |
| Birthplace |
La Grande, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 81 years old group.
Rod Chandler Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Rod Chandler height not available right now. We will update Rod Chandler's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Rod Chandler's Wife?
His wife is Joyce Chandler
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Joyce Chandler |
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2 |
Rod Chandler Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rod Chandler worth at the age of 81 years old? Rod Chandler’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Rod Chandler's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Rodney Dennis Chandler (born July 13, 1942) is an American politician and journalist who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Washington from 1983 to 1993.
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.
Before entering politics, Chandler worked as a television news correspondent and a 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 Washington's 8th congressional district.
In that race, he defeated In 1982 he was elected as a Democratic candidate Beth Bland by a margin of 57% to 43%.
He held the seat for five terms, until he gave up his seat for an unsuccessful candidacy for the United States Senate.
In 1989 Chandler revealed publicly that he is a recovering alcoholic.
In 1992, one of Washington’s U.S. Senate seats came open when the incumbent, Brock Adams, announced his retirement amidst a personal scandal.
Democratic state Senator Patty Murray won the Democratic primary and faced Chandler in the general election.
For much of the race, Chandler seemed to have the upper hand, but during a debate in the later stages of the campaign he inexplicably responded to Murray's criticism for spending $120,000 on congressional mailings during an economic recession by quoting the Roger Miller song "Dang Me".
By association, Chandler was further damaged by the unpopularity in the Pacific Northwest of incumbent President George H. W. Bush, who was largely blamed for the recession.
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.
Chandler endorsed Democrat Joe Biden during the 2020 United States presidential election, wanting to prevent the re-election of President Donald Trump.
Chandler was one of 12 former Republican U.S. Representatives who filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Anderson, supporting the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election.
