Art Turner

For Turner's father, who also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, see Arthur Turner (politician).

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]

Art Turner
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office December 2010 (2010-12) – July 3, 2020 (2020-07-03)
Preceded by	Arthur Turner
Succeeded by	Lakesia Collins
Personal details
Born	(1982-07-17) July 17, 1982 (age 43) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	North Lawndale, Chicago, U.S.
Education	Morehouse College (BA) Southern Illinois University (JD)
Profession	Full Time Legislator

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

Electoral history

Illinois 9th State House District Democratic Primary, 2010^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner	4,580	43.69
	Democratic	John Burros	2,110	20.13
	Democratic	Dorothy L. Watson	1,588	15.15
	Democratic	Keith L. Jackson	1,399	13.35
	Democratic	Bruce L. Jackson	460	4.39
	Democratic	Jerry L. Patton	346	3.30
Total votes			10,483	100.0

Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2010^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner	19,427	100.0
Total votes			19,427	100.0

Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2012^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner (incumbent)	33,967	100.0
Total votes			33,967	100.0

Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2014^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner (incumbent)	20,890	100.0
Total votes			20,890	100.0

Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2016^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner (incumbent)	36,765	100.0
Total votes			36,765	100.0

Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2018^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Arthur Turner (incumbent)	30,951	100.0
Total votes			30,951	100.0