Rep. Ben Chandler

Democrat  •  6th District, Kentucky  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2004
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02/07/12
No compromise on Congressional redistricting; issue will likely end ...

Congressman Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, will have no challengers in the Democratic primary for the 6th District seat, which includes Fayette County. Andy Barr, who narrowly lost to Chandler in 2010, will face ...

Source: Beth Musgrave
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02/07/12
cn|2 Pure Politics - Barr and Thayer voice objections as compromise ...

The problem for Barr is that he faces an incumbent Democrat in Ben Chandler who has a strong name recognition that helped him barely weather a strong challenge from Barr in 2010 — a tough year for congressional Democrats. Barr and Thayer both have publ

Source: Ryan Alessi
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02/07/12
No compromise on Congressional redistricting; issue will likely end ...

Congressman Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, will have no challengers in the Democratic primary for the 6th District seat, which includes Fayette County. Andy Barr, who narrowly lost to Chandler in 2010, will face ...

Source: Beth Musgrave
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02/07/12
NRCC Elevates Barr to 'Young Guns' Program

The National Republican Congressional Committee has raised the profile of Kentucky 6th congressional district race by elevating GOP challenger Andy Barr, who is hoping to face Democratic incumbent Ben Chandler again ...

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02/06/12
cn|2 Pure Politics - Barr and Thayer voice objections as compromise ...

The problem for Barr is that he faces an incumbent Democrat in Ben Chandler who has a strong name recognition that helped him barely weather a strong challenge from Barr in 2010 — a tough year for congressional Democrats. Barr and Thayer both have publ

Source: Ryan Alessi
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02/06/12
cn|2 Pure Politics - Barr and Thayer voice objections as compromise ...

The problem for Barr is that he faces an incumbent Democrat in Ben Chandler who has a strong name recognition that helped him barely weather a strong challenge from Barr in 2010 — a tough year for congressional Democrats. Barr and Thayer both have publ

Source: Ryan Alessi
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02/06/12
cn|2 Pure Politics - Barr and Thayer voice objections as compromise ...

The problem for Barr is that he faces an incumbent Democrat in Ben Chandler who has a strong name recognition that helped him barely weather a strong challenge from Barr in 2010 — a tough year for congressional Democrats. Barr and Thayer both have publ

Source: Ryan Alessi
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02/05/12
Senator Mitch McConnell building a war chest – Louisville Courier ...

6th District: Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler has reported having $864747 on hand for his re-election campaign this year. The congressman, first elected in February 2004, raised $173158 during the last three months of 2011, with about 60 ...

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02/05/12
Senator Mitch McConnell building a war chest – Louisville Courier ...

6th District: Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler has reported having $864747 on hand for his re-election campaign this year. The congressman, first elected in February 2004, raised $173158 during the last three months of 2011, with about 60 ...

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02/04/12
Senator Mitch McConnell building a war chest – Louisville Courier ...

6th District: Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler has reported having $864747 on hand for his re-election campaign this year. The congressman, first elected in February 2004, raised $173158 during the last three months of 2011, with about 60 ...

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02/04/12
Senator Mitch McConnell building a war chest – Louisville Courier ...

6th District: Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler has reported having $864747 on hand for his re-election campaign this year. The congressman, first elected in February 2004, raised $173158 during the last three months of 2011, with about 60 ...

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02/04/12
HR.534 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend ...

... the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of H.R. 3582, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation1/2. Result. passed. Representative, Voted.

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02/04/12
HR.534 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend ...

... the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of H.R. 3582, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation1/2. Result. passed. Representative, Voted.

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02/03/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his rematch with Lexington attorney Andy Barr. 0 comments ...

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02/03/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Draft maps are expected to be released as early as tonight. Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his ...

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02/03/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Draft maps are expected to be released as early as tonight. Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his ...

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02/03/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Draft maps are expected to be released as early as tonight. Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his ...

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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
SG announces 3 more DC internships | The Kentucky Kernel

The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each ...

Source: News Staff
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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
SG announces 3 more DC internships | The Kentucky Kernel

The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each ...

Source: News Staff
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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
SG announces 3 more DC internships | The Kentucky Kernel

The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each ...

Source: News Staff
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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Draft maps are expected to be released as early as tonight. Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his ...

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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
Copious Notes » Blog Archive » Erin Chandler headlines UK's ...

Erin Chandler, granddaughter of two-time Kentucky Governor Albert B. Chandler and cousin of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Ky.), is playing Violet Weston in the University of Kentucky Theatre's production of Tracy Letts' August: ...

Source: Rich Copley
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02/02/12
SG announces 3 more DC internships | The Kentucky Kernel

The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each ...

Source: News Staff
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02/02/12
Between the Lines: Kentucky Legislature Close to Deal on New Map ...

Draft maps are expected to be released as early as tonight. Sources told Roll Call that the map will protect incumbents and likely keep the 6th district's political bent the same, giving a leg up to Rep. Ben Chandler (D) in his ...

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Official website: http://chandler.house.gov/
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1504 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4706
Fax: 202-225-2122

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