Mauree Turner
Mauree Turner (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 88. Turner assumed office on November 18, 2020. Turner left office on November 20, 2024.
Turner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 88. Turner won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Mauree Turner's career experience includes working as the regional field director of the ACLU's Campaign for Smart Justice. Turner volunteered with the NAACP of Oklahoma, Freedom Oklahoma, and CAIR OK.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Mauree Turner did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Mauree Turner defeated Jed Green in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mauree Turner (D) | 79.5 | 8,000 |
Jed Green (Independent) | 20.5 | 2,061 |
Total votes: 10,061 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Mauree Turner defeated Joe Lewis in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mauree Turner | 78.5 | 3,239 |
![]() | Joe Lewis ![]() | 21.5 | 887 |
Total votes: 4,126 | ||||
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2020
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88
Mauree Turner defeated Kelly Barlean in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mauree Turner (D) | 71.4 | 9,610 |
Kelly Barlean (R) | 28.6 | 3,856 |
Total votes: 13,466 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88
Mauree Turner defeated incumbent Jason Dunnington in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mauree Turner | 52.1 | 3,036 |
![]() | Jason Dunnington | 47.9 | 2,788 |
Total votes: 5,824 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kelly Barlean advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88.
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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Noteworthy events
Censure by the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2023)
On March 7, 2023, Turner was censured by the Oklahoma House of Representatives for impeding a law enforcement investigation into a demonstrator who assaulted a lawmaker and state trooper during a protest at the state capitol.[2] The censure was approved by a party-line vote, and removed Turner from all committee assignments unless she issues a formal apology.[3]
In a press release, House Speaker Charles McCall (R) said, "The inappropriate, and potentially criminal, actions exhibited by this member of the House were deserving of censure, and the actions taken by the House today were both measured and just."[2] In her defense, Turner said, “What happened last week in my office was the same thing that happens all the time. People do not feel represented or protected by the people in this body.”
The protest took place in response to the passage of House Bill 2177. The bill restricts certain medical treatments for minors, prohibits insurance coverage for such treatments, and establishes disciplinary proceedings for entities, individuals, and organizations taking part in such treatments.[4][5]
During the protest, a demonstrator was accused of pouring water on a state representative and hitting a state trooper. When law enforcement went to question the activist, they were inside of Turner’s office, and law enforcement was not allowed inside. Eventually, law enforcement was able to question the demonstrator and arrest them for assault and battery on a police officer.[3]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mauree Turner for HD88, "About Mauree," accessed March 22, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 KOCO News 5, "Rep. Mauree Turner censured after hiding fugitive wanted for alleged assault at state Capitol," accessed December 4, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Associated Press, "Nonbinary Oklahoma lawmaker censured after protest arrest," accessed December 4, 2023
- ↑ Oklahoma State Legislature, "Bill Summary," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ KOCO News 5, "Bill banning gender transition care for minors in Oklahoma passes House Floor," accessed December 4, 2023
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Preceded by Jason Dunnington (D) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 88 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Ellen Pogemiller (D) |