When I finished my term, I thought about running for governor then but decided not to because, frankly, I didn't think I was ready. I wasn't comfortable that I was prepared to do the job.

He currently lives in Pisgah Pike in Woodford County Kentucky with his wife Jennifer and their three children. g. The Chandlers are members of Pisgah Presbyterian Church.

A Democrat Chandler was first elected to Congress in a 2004 special election. He served until he was defeated for re-election by Andy Barr in the 2012 election.