Doris Turner (politician)

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Doris Turner
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 48th district
Assumed office
February 6, 2021 (2021-February-06)
Preceded byAndy Manar
Personal details
BornSpringfield, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Cecil
Children3
ResidenceSpringfield, Illinois, U.S.

Doris Turner is an American politician who has served as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district since February 6, 2021.[1] The 48th district, located in the Springfield metropolitan area and partially in the Metro East, includes all or parts of Christian, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, and Sangamon counties.[2]

Turner was appointed to the Senate after the previous Senator, Andy Manar, resigned his seat to work as a senior advisor for the J.B. Pritzker administration.[3]

Early life, education, and career[]

Turner is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois. She worked for the state of Illinois for 33 years. She worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health for 22 years. She was previously a member of the Springfield City Council and the Sangamon County Board. She was a member of the Springfield/Sangamon County Health Initiative Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Southern Illinois University Federally Qualified Health Center.[4]

Personal life[]

Turner currently resides in Springfield, Illinois. She and her husband Cecil have three children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worships at Greater All Nations Tabernacle Church of God in Christ.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Espinosa, Sophia (February 6, 2021). "Doris Turner Appointed New 48th District State Senator". WAND (TV). Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 48" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. ^ Miller, Rich (January 4, 2021). "*** UPDATED x2 *** Sen. Manar announces resignation". Capitol Fax. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Bio". State Senator Doris Turner. Retrieved 2021-04-06.

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