Andrew Chesney
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 11 January 1982, Freeport, United States of America | |
| Age | 43 years | |
| Star sign | Capricorn | |
| Politics: | Republican Party |
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Biography
Andrew S. Chesney is an elected Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 89th district. The 89th district is located in the northwest corner of the state and includes all of Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties as well as parts of Ogle, Carroll, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.
Chesney is currently the Chairman of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee. Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives he was an Alderman-at-large in the City of Freeport, a member of the Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau and a member of the Illinois WorkNet Center for Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Winnebago counties.
After winning the 2018 general election, Chesney was appointed to succeed Brian W. Stewart for the remainder of the 100th General Assembly. Chesney was sworn into office December 5, 2018.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEO | Andrew Chesney | 2914 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,914 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew S. Chesney | 7327 | 53.54 | |
| Republican | Steven R. Fricke | 6,357 | 46.46 | |
| Total votes | 13,684 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew S. Chesney | 25485 | 61.84 | |
| Democratic | Nicholas P. Hyde | 15,725 | 38.16 | |
| Total votes | 41,210 | 100.0 | ||