Bennie Turner
Bennie Turner (August 21, 1948 – November 27, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate. He represented the 16th Senatorial District from 1994 until his death.[1]
Biography
Turner earned his A.S. from Mary Holmes College, B.A. from Mississippi State University, and J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. His professional experience included working as an attorney and broadcaster.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Turner served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Constitution Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Elections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Insurance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Turner won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 16. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011, and in the general election on November 8, 2011.[2]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Turner ran unopposed for District 16 of the Mississippi State Senate.[3]
Turner raised $7,200 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 16 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bennie Turner (D) | 12,967 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Turner left behind his wife, Edna, as well as his daughter, Angela, who won a special election to succeed him.[5]
External links
- Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Jackson Free Press, "Sen. Bennie Turner," November 30, 2012
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Turner's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ WJTV, "Newest Member of Mississippi Senate to be Sworn-In Today," January 23, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 16 1994–November 27, 2012 |
Succeeded by Angela Turner (D) |
