Jim Turner (politician)
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James William Turner, known as Jim Turner (born February 6, 1946), is an American lawyer and politician who was the Democratic U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district from 1997 until 2005.
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Jim Turner | |
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Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Pelosi |
Succeeded by | Bennie Thompson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Charlie Wilson |
Succeeded by | Kevin Brady (redistricting) |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 5th district | |
In office January 8, 1991 – January 2, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Kent Caperton |
Succeeded by | Steve Ogden |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 13, 1981 – March 17, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Emmett Whitehead |
Succeeded by | Mike McKinney |
Personal details | |
Born | James William Turner (1946-02-06) February 6, 1946 (age 78) Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Ginny Turner (m. 1970) |
Children | 2, including John |
Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin (BA, MBA, JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1970–1978 |
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