Bob Turner (New York politician)

For other people named Robert Turner, see Robert Turner (disambiguation).

Bob Turner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th district
In office
September 13, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byAnthony Weiner
Succeeded byGregory Meeks (Redistricting)
Chair of the Queens Republican Party
In office
March 12, 2015 – September 27, 2017
Preceded byPhil Ragusa
Succeeded byJoann Ariola
Personal details
Born (1941-05-02) May 2, 1941 (age 83)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Peggy Turner
​
(m. 1963)​
Children5
Residence(s)Breezy Point, New York, U.S.
Alma materSt. John's University (BA)
ProfessionMedia executive
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1962–1965
Rank SPC5[1]

Robert L. Turner (born May 2, 1941) is an American businessman and politician who served as the United States representative for New York's 9th congressional district (containing parts of Brooklyn and Queens) from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Turner is a retired media executive known for his success in the television talk show segment of the industry. Six years after retiring from his business career, he entered politics to run against Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner in November 2010. He lost the race, receiving 39 percent of the vote. Less than one year later, following Weiner's resignation due to a sexting scandal, Turner defeated Democrat David Weprin, 52%–47%, in a special election battle for Weiner's seat; Turner became the first Republican to represent the area since 1923.[2] In 2012, after his congressional district was eliminated in redistricting, Turner ran for the United States Senate but was defeated in the primaries.[3][4] Turner later served as chairman of the Queens County chapter of the Republican Party from 2015 to 2017.

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  3. ^ "Wendy Long Receives Conservative Party Endorsement - Conservative Party of New York State". cpnys.org. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Long beats Turner in Republican contest for Senate". TimesLedger. June 28, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2015.