Andrew Chesney
Andrew Chesney | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Brian W. Stewart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Chesney January 11, 1982 Freeport, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly Chesney |
| Residence | Freeport, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Division Sales Manager |
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.[1]
Chesney is currently the Chairman of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEO | Andrew Chesney | 2,914 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,914 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew S. Chesney | 7,327 | 53.54 | |
| Republican | Steven R. Fricke | 6,357 | 46.46 | |
| Total votes | 13,684 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew S. Chesney | 25,485 | 61.84 | |
| Democratic | Nicholas P. Hyde | 15,725 | 38.16 | |
| Total votes | 41,210 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ^ "2011 Illinois Representative District 89" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
- ^ Barlow, Sarah E., ed. (November 15, 2018). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. pp. 2–8. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Chesney, Andrew (October 20, 2018). "Andrew S. Chesney: Republican candidate for Illinois House (89th District district)" (Interview). Interviewed by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ Moon, Audrey, ed. (December 5, 2018). "2 state lawmakers take oath to serve northwestern Illinois". Rockford, Illinois: Quincy Media via WREX. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ Otte, Vici; Shere, Nicole (April 20, 2015). "Final Canvass April 7, 2015 Election" (PDF). Stephenson County County Clerk and Recorder. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 12, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 12, 2019.[permanent dead link]