Johnny Chastain

Johnny Chastain is an American politician and banker currently serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 7th district. Before entering politics, he held a career in the banking sector, notably serving as an executive at United Community Bank. Chastain rose to political prominence after winning a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Speaker David Ralston. His victory in the runoff election was widely characterized by political observers as an upset, as he successfully defeated the late Speaker's widow despite her backing from prominent state leadership.