Sally Turner
Sally Turner (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 44. She assumed office on January 25, 2021. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Turner (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 44. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Republican county chairs of Logan, McLean, Menard, Sangamon, and Tazewell counties appointed Turner to the Illinois State Senate in January 2021. She replaced Bill Brady (R), who resigned on December 31, 2020.[1][2]
Biography
Sally Turner earned a degree from the University of Illinois and an M.A. in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University. Turner's career experience includes working as a juvenile probation officer, as a clerk and recorder with Logan County, and owning Sally Turner Government Consulting.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations - Education
- Appropriations Committee
- Assignments Committee
- Child Welfare
- Local Government Committee
- Revenue Committee
- State Government Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee
2023-2024
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
- Ethics Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Human Rights Committee
- Revenue Committee
- State Government Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Tourism, Minority Spokesperson
2021-2022
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
- Ethics Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Human Rights Committee
- Revenue Committee
- State Government Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Tourism, Minority Spokesperson
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44
Incumbent Sally Turner (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 44
Incumbent Sally Turner won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 44 on November 8, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Sally Turner (R) | 100.0 | 75,666 |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44
Incumbent Sally Turner advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sally Turner | 100.0 | 27,762 |
| Total votes: 27,762 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 44 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ WGLT.org, "Bill Brady Resigns From Illinois Senate, Leaves Door Open For Another Run," December 31, 2020
- ↑ Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator," January 25, 2021
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Sally Litterly-Turner," accessed May 17, 2021
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Sally J. Turner (R)," accessed May 17, 2021
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| Preceded by Bill Brady (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 44 2021-Present |
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