Donnie Chesteen

James Donald Chesteen Jr.^[2] (born August 27, 1953) is a Republican member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 29th District since November 7, 2018.^[3] He previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives representing the 87th district from November 3, 2010, to November 7, 2018.^[4] Chesteen is a former high school football coach and educator, as was his father, James Donald "J.D. Chesteen", who is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Sports Hall of Fame.^[5]

Donnie Chesteen
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 29th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 7, 2018
Preceded by	Harri Anne Smith
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 87th district
In office November 3, 2010 – November 7, 2018
Preceded by	Warren Beck[1]
Succeeded by	Jeff Sorrells
Personal details
Born	(1953-08-27) August 27, 1953 (age 71)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Stephanie Ward
Children	2
Residence(s)	Geneva, Alabama, U.S.
Alma mater	Troy State University
Profession	Businessman, educator