Sally Turner (politician)

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Sally Turner
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 25, 2021 (2021-Jan-25)
Preceded byBill Brady
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)John Turner
ResidenceBeason, Illinois, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BS)
Lincoln Christian University (MS)

Sally Turner is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 44th district. Nominated on January 25, 2021, she succeeded Minority Leader Bill Brady.

Education[]

Turner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a Master of Science in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University.[1]

Career[]

After earning her master's degree, Turner worked as a juvenile probation officer and paralegal in the office of the Logan County State's Attorney.[2]

Turner was previously the County Clerk of Logan County from 1994 until 2018.[3] Turner was appointed to the Illinois Senate by Republican leadership on January 25, 2021, to succeed former Minority Leader Bill Brady.[4][5][6][7] The 44th district includes all or parts of McLean County, Illinois, Menard, Sangamon, and Tazewell counties.[8]

She currently serves on the following committees: Tourism and Hospitality (Minority Spokesperson); Ethics; Higher Education; Human Rights; Public Safety; Revenue; State Government; App-Education; App-Health; App- State Law Enforcement; App- Criminal Justice; Redistricting- West Central IL; Credits, Deductions, and Exemptions.[9]

Personal life[]

She and her husband, Appellate Court Justice John Turner, live in Beason, Illinois.[10][1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Solutions, LRS Web. "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator". senategop.state.il.us. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  2. ^ "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator". WJBC AM 1230. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  3. ^ Staff Report (December 11, 2017). "Turner plans to retire". Lincoln Courier. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Denham, Ryan (January 25, 2021). "Sally Turner Picked For Bill Brady's Former Senate Seat". WCBU. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois Senator". WICS. January 25, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner sworn in, replaces former state Sen. Bill Brady". The State Journal-Register. January 30, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Roth, Zach (January 31, 2021). "New state senator outlines priorities for term". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Veeneman, Drew. "44th Senate District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  10. ^ Miller, Rich (January 25, 2021). "Musical Chairs". Capitol Fax. Retrieved January 25, 2021.


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