Arthur Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1981–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Art Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1950 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosalyn |
Arthur L. Turner (born December 2, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 9th District from 1981 to 2010, and serving as the Deputy Majority Leader. He was a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 2010, but placed second to Scott Lee Cohen. Mr. Cohen relinquished the nomination after controversies involving his personal life became public. On March 27, 2010, the 38-member Democratic State Central Committee, chose Sheila Simon to be the candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois over Turner.