David Chandler
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David Chandler is currently a justice serving in the Mississippi Supreme Court. Chandler was a former judge serving on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He won election to the Supreme Court on November 4, 2008. His current term ends in 2016. He and his wife, Glenda, have two children.[1] He and his wife reside in Ackerman, Mississippi.
2008 General election results
- On November 4, challenger David Chandler defeated incumbent Justice Charles Easley 67% to 33%.[2] See the article Mississippi Supreme Court elections for more information.
Biography
Chandler holds a Master of Laws in the Judicial Process from the University of Virginia, a JD from the University of Mississippi, a Doctorate in Education from the Mississippi State University, a Masters in Education from the Mississippi State University, and a Bachelors in Education from the Mississippi State University.[3]
Legal career
Following law school, he practiced law in Tupelo and, in January 2000, his law firm opened a branch office in Ackerman. Judge Chandler represented the Board of Supervisors in Choctaw County from January until December 2000. He also served as municipal judge for his hometown of Weir from 1999 until 2001, when he assumed his duties as Judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Judge Chandler was reelected to the Court in 2006 without opposition and continues to serve in that position.
Offices held
- Adjunct Professor of Law, School of Law, Mississippi College, present
- Judge, Mississippi Court of Appeals, 2001-present
- Municipal Judge, City of Weir, 1999-2001
- Former Attorney
- Former Research & Curriculum Specialist, Mississippi State University.
Awards and associations
- Member, Board of Supervisors, Choctaw County, 2000
- Member, American Bar Association
- Co-Chairperson, Professionalism Committee, Mississippi Bar Association
- Member, Tupelo Bar Association
- Lamar Order, School of Law, University of Mississippi
- Chairperson, Rules Committee, Mississippi Court of Appeals
Throughout his career, Judge Chandler has authored professional articles in the field of education as well as in the legal field. His most recent article was published in the professional journal for Mississippi Bar members in July 2007. The article addressed recent developments aimed at improving professionalism among lawyers.[4]
Political Affiliation and Campaign Contributions
According to Follow the Money, Chandler has raised $377,907. According to The Clarion Ledger, Chandler has raised $82,350 and spent $10,159.
Rivals outraise incumbents
Some opponents of three Mississippi Supreme Court justices are far outpacing the incumbents in campaign contributions in their quest to gain a seat on the nine-member court, based on initial campaign finance reports. In the Charles Easley race, Easley, who was elected to the high court in 2000, reported receiving $400. His opponent, state Court of Appeals Judge David Chandler of Ackerman, has raised $82,350 and spent $10,159. When asked about the campaign contributions, Easley said, "I don't need a lot of money. He will need the money. I have right justice on my side." Easley said he expects Chandler to raise at least $500,000. [5]
External links
- Chandler's Election Page
- Judge Chandler receives his Masters of Law
- Mississippi Supreme Court Election Information
- Campaign Finance Reports
- Campaign Finance Reports
- Project Vote Smart
- State of Mississippi Judiciary: David Chandler
- Wikipedia: Mississippi Court of Appeals
- The Conservative View
- Litigation Center
- Rivals outraise sitting justices
References
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