Art Turner

For Turner's father, who also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, see Arthur Turner (politician).
Art Turner
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office
December 2010 (2010-December) – July 3, 2020 (2020-July-03)
Preceded byArthur Turner
Succeeded byLakesia Collins
Personal details
Born (1982-07-17) July 17, 1982 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)North Lawndale, Chicago, U.S.
EducationMorehouse College (BA)
Southern Illinois University (JD)
ProfessionFull Time Legislator

Art Turner (born July 17, 1982) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who serves as a representative for the 9th district.[1] The district he represents includes part of the community areas of the Near West Side, the Near North Side and North Lawndale.[2]

In 2019, Turner would not seek re-election as state representative and would later resign on July 3, 2020.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Representative Arthur Turner (D) - 9th District - Assistant Majority Leader". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  2. ^ "2011 Adopted Maps: State Legislative Districts (Public Act 97-0006)". Illinois Redistricting. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  3. ^ Miller, Rich (September 26, 2019). "Rep. Art Turner won't run for reelection". Capitol Fax. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Hancock, Peter (July 6, 2020). "Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved March 30, 2021.