Donnie Chesteen | |
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Member of the Alabama Senate from the 29th district | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Harri Anne Smith |
Member of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives from the 87th district | |
In office November 3,2010 –November 7,2018 | |
Preceded by | Warren Beck [1] |
Succeeded by | Jeff Sorrells |
Personal details | |
Born | August 27,1953 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Stephanie Ward |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Geneva,Alabama,U.S. |
Alma mater | Troy State University |
Profession | Businessman,educator |
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