Incumbent Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) is running for state representative in Carroll County District 1, which covers Bartlett, Jackson and Hart’s Location. He is being challenged by Anita Burroughs (D-Bartlett) in the general election race, which will be decided Nov. 6.
The following is Chandler’s candidate questionnaire:
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