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]
Doris Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office February 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Manar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cecil |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Website | Official website |
Early life, education, and career
editTurner 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.[3]
Illinois Senate
editTurner 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.[4] As of July 2022, Senator Turner is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[5]
- Agriculture Committee (SAGR)
- Appropriations - Health Committee (SAPP-SAHA)
- Redistricting - East Central & Southeast Illinois Committee (SRED-SRSE)
- Redistricting - Southwestern Illinois Committee (SRED-SRSW)
- Redistricting - West Central Illinois Committee (SRED-SRWC)
- State Government Committee (SGOA)
- Tourism and Hospitality Committee (STOU)
- Veterans Affairs Committee (SVET)
Turner is running for re-election in 2022 to the Illinois 48th Senate District.[6]
Personal life
editTurner 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.[3]
References
edit- ^ Espinosa, Sophia (February 6, 2021). "Doris Turner Appointed New 48th District State Senator". WAND (TV). Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 48" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ^ a b "Bio". State Senator Doris Turner. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ Miller, Rich (January 4, 2021). "*** UPDATED x2 *** Sen. Manar announces resignation". Capitol Fax. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-10-02.