Andrew Chesney
Andrew Chesney (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 45. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Chesney (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 45. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.
Chesney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Andrew Chesney earned a B.A. in communication from Arizona State University. Chesney's career experience includes working as a division sales manager with Seaga and a new home sales associate with D.R. Horton. He served on the board of the Regional Access Mobilization Project (RAMP), on the Freeport City Council, and as a mentor with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Chesney was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Labor Committee
- Public Health Committee
2023-2024
Chesney was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Cities & Villages Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Counties & Townships Committee
- Housing Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
2021-2022
Chesney was assigned to the following committees:
- Cities & Villages Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Counties & Townships Committee
- Housing Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
2019-2020
Chesney was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
- Cities & Villages Committee
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Illinois State Senate District 45
Incumbent Andrew Chesney (R) and Joe Berning (D) are running in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 45 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Andrew Chesney  (R) | |
 | Joe Berning (D) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
Joe Berning (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on March 17, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Berning | 100.0 | 11,170 |
| Total votes: 11,170 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
Incumbent Andrew Chesney (R) defeated Joshua Atkinson (R) in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on March 17, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney | 99.0 | 17,869 |
 | Joshua Atkinson (Write-in) | 1.0 | 185 | |
| Total votes: 18,054 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 45
Andrew Chesney defeated Gerald Podraza in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 45 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney (R) | 66.4 | 56,171 |
 | Gerald Podraza (D) | 33.6 | 28,368 | |
| Total votes: 84,539 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
Gerald Podraza advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Podraza (Write-in) | 100.0 | 763 |
| Total votes: 763 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
Andrew Chesney advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney | 100.0 | 23,040 |
| Total votes: 23,040 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Andrew Chesney defeated John Cook in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney (R) | 73.4 | 38,341 |
| John Cook (Independent) | 26.6 | 13,864 | ||
| Total votes: 52,205 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alexander Haas (Constitution Party)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Andrew Chesney advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney | 100.0 | 8,315 |
| Total votes: 8,315 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 89
Andrew Chesney defeated Nicholas Hyde in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney (R) | 61.8 | 25,485 |
 | Nicholas Hyde (D) | 38.2 | 15,725 | |
| Total votes: 41,210 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89
Nicholas Hyde advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicholas Hyde | 100.0 | 4,875 |
| Total votes: 4,875 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89
Andrew Chesney defeated Steven Fricke in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Chesney | 53.5 | 7,327 |
| Steven Fricke | 46.5 | 6,357 | ||
| Total votes: 13,684 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2024.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2023.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2022.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to manufacturing issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2021.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2020.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2019.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 45 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 45 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brian Stewart (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 45 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Brian Stewart (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 89 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
