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Arthur Turner II
Arthur Turner II (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 9. Turner assumed office in 2011. Turner left office on July 3, 2020.
Turner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 9. Turner won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Turner resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives on July 3, 2020.[1]
Biography
Turner earned his B.A. from Morehouse College in 2005 and his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2010.[2] His professional experience includes working as a tax credit analyst and underwriter for the Illinois Housing Development Authority.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee
- House Executive Committee
- Rules Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy |
| • Environment |
| • Executive |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • Rules |
| • Tourism, Hospitality, and Craft Industries |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • Executive |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Juvenile Justice & System-Involved |
| • Revenue & Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Revenue & Finance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Housing |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Arthur Turner II did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Arthur Turner II won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Arthur Turner II (D) | 100.0 | 30,951 |
| Total votes: 30,951 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Arthur Turner II advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 9 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Arthur Turner II | 100.0 | 11,767 |
| Total votes: 11,767 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Arthur Turner II ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 9 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 9 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Arthur Turner II Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Arthur Turner II ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 9 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Arthur Turner II Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Arthur Turner II was set to face Tonya H. Hunter in the Democratic primary, but Hunter withdrew from the race before the primary, leaving Turner unopposed. Myles Lloyd Tobin was set to face Carlos Alvarez in the Republican primary, but Alvarez was removed from the ballot on January 10, 2014, leaving Tobin unopposed. Tobin was removed from the ballot prior to the general election, allowing Turner to run unopposed.[9][10][11]
2012
Turner won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 9. Turner was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Arthur Turner II Incumbent |
100% | 33,967 | |
| Total Votes | 33,967 | |||
2010
Turner was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 9 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Arthur Turner II (D)
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21,900 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Illinois House Democrats Profile
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Deputy majority leader in state House retires," July 6, 2020
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Editorial Board Endorsements -- Arthur Turner," accessed June 20, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Arthur Turner's Biography," accessed February 21, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur Turner |
Illinois House of Representatives District 9 2011-2020 |
Succeeded by Lakesia Collins |
