Robert Turner
| Robert Turner | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 61 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - January 3, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Parkside, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/14/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Columbus, MS | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Turner served on the Racine City Council from 1976-2004. He is a former sales and personnel manager, and served in the Air Force from 1967-1970.
Turner is a member of the American Legion, American Veterans, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Northside Revitalization Committee, Post 1391 - Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Turner served on these committees:
- Criminal Justice Committee
- Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties
- Rules Committee
- Joint Committee on Tax Exemptions
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Turner served on these committees:
- Housing Committee
- Criminal Justice Committee (Chair)
- Judiciary and Ethics Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Special Committee on Justice Reinvestment Initiative Oversight
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Turner was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 61. He defeated Libertarian George Meyers in the general election on November 2, 2010. Turner defeated Democrat James DeMatthew in the September 14, 2010 primary election.[2]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 61 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Turner (D)
|
10,026 | |||
| George Meyers (L) | 2,167 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 61
Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Turner (D)
|
1,777 | 77.9% | ||
| James R. DeMatthew (D) | 504 | 22.1% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-228 Disabled veteran-owned businesses certified by Comm.Dept: preferences in governmental procurement provisions created; DOA report required; DOT provisions
- AB-241 Retail theft of merchandise made a felony and racketeering activity, value and Internet provisions; proof of ownership for certain products required when selling at a flea market or similar facility, definition and penalty provisions
- AB-349 Property tax assessment records on the Internet may not be searchable by name; taxation district maintenance of office records requirements
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Turner received $44,316 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Turner's campaign in 2010 | |
| Turner, Gloria D | $5,000 |
| Service Employees Wisconsin State Council | $1,090 |
| Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39 | $600 |
| Friends Of Mike Sheridan | $600 |
| Racine Education Association | $590 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $44,316 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Turner's 2008 campaign:[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| WI AFSCME Councils 40 & 48 | $500 |
| AT&T | $500 |
| United Transportation Union | $500 |
| Eli Lilly & Co | $500 |
| Painters & Allied Trades District Council 7 | $500 |
External links
- Representative Turner's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Robert Turner
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions:2008, 2000
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Turner's Freedom Speaks profile
References
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Succeeded by Samantha Kerkman (R) |
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