Bruce Q. Chandler is an American businessman and former politician from Washington state. A Republican, he represented Washington House of Representatives District 15, Position 1, covering parts of Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Grant, and Adams Counties, from 1999 to 2025 after serving 13 terms. He announced in 2024 that he would not seek re-election, stepping down after 26 years in office. Chandler was a longtime member of the House Appropriations Committee and emphasized bipartisan relationships with colleagues.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Chandler's formal education. His political career began with election to the Washington House in 1998, where he served continuously through 2024 as a key figure on appropriations and fiscal matters, including support for voter-approved initiatives requiring a two-thirds majority for tax increases. Prior to politics, he worked as a businessman in Granger, Washington.