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Jerry Turner
| Jerry Turner | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Turner is a businessman. He has worked in supermarkets and agricultural and construction equipment.
Turner is a member of Baldwyn Development, Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Foundation, and the Mississippi Cattleman's Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Banking and Financial Services
- Insurance
- Management
- Transportation, Vice-Chair
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Turner was appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Banking and Financial Services
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Municipalities
- Public Property
- Ways and Means
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Turner won re-election to District 18 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Turner was re-elected in District 18, defeating Democratic challenger Lawrence Deas.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 18 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jerry Turner (R)
|
4,274 | |||
| Lawrence Deas (D) | 2,470 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Turner received $15,400 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jerry Turner's campaign in 2011 | |
| Farmers & Merchants Bank | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $1,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | $1,000 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $1,000 |
| Rimes & Stone Construction Co | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $15,400 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,497 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.37 |
2007
In 2007, Turner collected $105,121 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Republican Party | $9,000 |
| Hancock, Larry | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $5,000 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $4,000 |
| Home Builders Association of Mississippi | $3,500 |
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
1290 Carrollville Avenue
Baldwyn, MS 38824
Phone: 662-365-8484 662-365-8484 662-365-8484 (Business)
Phone: 662-365-5135 (Home)
Email:
jturner@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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Succeeded by NA |
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