Sally Turner (politician)

Sally Turner is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 44th district. Nominated on January 25, 2021, she succeeded Minority Leader Bill Brady.

Sally Turner
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 25, 2021 (2021-Jan-25)
Preceded byBill Brady
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)John Turner
Residence(s)Beason, Illinois, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BS)
Lincoln Christian University (MS)

Education

Turner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a Master of Science in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University.[1]

Career

After earning her master's degree, Turner worked as a juvenile probation officer and paralegal in the office of the Logan County State's Attorney.[2]

Turner was previously the County Clerk of Logan County from 1994 until 2018.[3] Turner was appointed to the Illinois Senate by Republican leadership on January 25, 2021, to succeed former Minority Leader Bill Brady.[4][5][6][7] The 44th district includes all or parts of McLean County, Illinois, Menard, Sangamon, and Tazewell counties.[8]

She currently serves on the following committees: Tourism and Hospitality (Minority Spokesperson); Ethics; Higher Education; Human Rights; Public Safety; Revenue; State Government; App-Education; App-Health; App- State Law Enforcement; App- Criminal Justice; Redistricting- West Central IL; Credits, Deductions, and Exemptions.[9]

Personal life

She and her husband, Appellate Court Justice John Turner, live in Beason, Illinois.[10][1]

References
  1. Solutions, LRS Web. "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator". senategop.state.il.us. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  2. "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator". WJBC AM 1230. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  3. Staff Report (December 11, 2017). "Turner plans to retire". Lincoln Courier. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  4. Denham, Ryan (January 25, 2021). "Sally Turner Picked For Bill Brady's Former Senate Seat". WCBU. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. "Sally Turner appointed as Illinois Senator". WICS. January 25, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  6. "Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner sworn in, replaces former state Sen. Bill Brady". The State Journal-Register. January 30, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  7. Roth, Zach (January 31, 2021). "New state senator outlines priorities for term". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  8. Veeneman, Drew. "44th Senate District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012.
  9. "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  10. Miller, Rich (January 25, 2021). "Musical Chairs". Capitol Fax. Retrieved January 25, 2021.


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