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For Turner's father, who also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, see Arthur Turner (politician).
Art Turner
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office
December 2010 (2010-December) – July 3, 2020 (2020-July-03)
Preceded byArthur Turner
Succeeded byLakesia Collins
Personal details
Born (1982-07-17) July 17, 1982 (age 41)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)North Lawndale, Chicago, U.S.
EducationMorehouse College (BA)
Southern Illinois University (JD)
ProfessionFull Time Legislator

Art Turner (born July 17, 1982) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who serves as a representative for the 9th district.[1] The district he represents includes part of the community areas of the Near West Side, the Near North Side and North Lawndale.[2]

In 2019, Turner would not seek re-election as state representative and would later resign on July 3, 2020.[3][4]

Electoral history[edit]

Illinois 9th State House District Democratic Primary, 2010[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner 4,580 43.69
Democratic John Burros 2,110 20.13
Democratic Dorothy L. Watson 1,588 15.15
Democratic Keith L. Jackson 1,399 13.35
Democratic Bruce L. Jackson 460 4.39
Democratic Jerry L. Patton 346 3.30
Total votes 10,483 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2010[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner 19,427 100.0
Total votes 19,427 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2012[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 33,967 100.0
Total votes 33,967 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2014[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 20,890 100.0
Total votes 20,890 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2016[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 36,765 100.0
Total votes 36,765 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2018[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 30,951 100.0
Total votes 30,951 100.0

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Representative Arthur Turner (D) - 9th District - Assistant Majority Leader". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  2. ^ "2011 Adopted Maps: State Legislative Districts (Public Act 97-0006)". Illinois Redistricting. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  3. ^ Miller, Rich (September 26, 2019). "Rep. Art Turner won't run for reelection". Capitol Fax. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Hancock, Peter (July 6, 2020). "Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-07.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Turner