Andrew S. Chesney is a Republican Illinois State Senator representing the 45th District. A Carroll County native raised in Shannon and residing in Freeport with his wife Kelly and adult son Nicholas, he is a small business owner with a career in real estate and family-owned manufacturing. Chesney is known for advocating ethics reform, launching the investigation into former House Speaker Mike Madigan, defending Second Amendment rights, supporting law enforcement, parental rights, and fiscal conservatism without tax increases. He authored legislation banning puppy mill exploitation and pushed for infrastructure funding, blight reduction, and law enforcement support as a Freeport City Council Alderman at Large.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Honors graduate from Arizona State University.
• Political Experience:
  • Freeport City Council Alderman at Large .
  • Illinois State Representative for the 89th District .
  • Illinois State Senator for the 45th District .
• Community Involvement: Past board member for Regional Access Mobilization Project ; former mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.