Christine Chandler

Christine F. Chandler[2] (née Gray; born June 21, 1958)[2][3] is an American politician, lawyer, and former judge serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 43rd district.[4]

Christine Chandler
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byStephanie Garcia Richard
Personal details
Born
Christine Gray

(1958-06-21) June 21, 1958
Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)George Chandler[1]
Children3[1]
EducationSmith College (BA)
Boston College (JD)
Georgetown University (LLM)
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Early life and education

Chandler was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Smith College, Juris Doctor from the Boston College Law School, and Master of Laws in international and comparative law from the Georgetown University Law Center.[5]

Career

Prior to serving in the House, Chandler was a probate judge for the Los Alamos County Probate Court from August 2013 to February 2016. Chandler was a member of the Los Alamos County Council and has operated a private law practice.[6] She served as chair of the council in 1999 and vice chair in 2018.[7][8] She served as senior counsel at Los Alamos National Security. Chandler took office on January 15, 2019, succeeding retiring Democratic incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard, who was elected New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.[9]

References
  1. Christine Chandler will run for House District 43 seat
  2. Hubbell, Martindale (2002). Martindale-Hubbell Corporate Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561605262.
  3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Massachusetts, 1998-2005)
  4. "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  6. "Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Work Hard In NM District 43". ladailypost.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  7. Christine Chandler: Rewarding To Connect With Residents Of District 43
  8. Christine Chandler Submits Letter of Interest for Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy
  9. "Los Alamos Republican to seek open House seat". AP NEWS. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
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