Doris Turner (politician)

Doris Turner is an American politician who has served as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district since February 6, 2021.^[1] The 48th district, located in the Springfield metropolitan area and partially in the Metro East, includes all or parts of Christian, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, and Sangamon counties.^[2]

Doris Turner
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office February 6, 2021 (2021-02-06)
Preceded by	Andy Manar
Personal details
Born	Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Cecil Turner
Children	3
Residence(s)	Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Website	Official website

Early life, education, and career

Turner is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois. She worked for the state of Illinois for 33 years. She worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health for 22 years. She was previously a member of the Springfield City Council and the Sangamon County Board. She was a member of the Springfield/Sangamon County Health Initiative Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Southern Illinois University Federally Qualified Health Center.^[3]

Illinois Senate

Turner was appointed to the Senate after the previous Senator, Andy Manar, resigned his seat to work as a senior advisor for the J. B. Pritzker administration.^[4] As of July 2022, Senator Turner is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:^[5]

• Chair of Agriculture Committee (SAGR)
• Member of Appropriations - Health Committee (SAPP-SAHA)
• Member of Redistricting - East Central & Southeast Illinois Committee (SRED-SRSE)
• Member of Redistricting - Southwestern Illinois Committee (SRED-SRSW)
• Member of Redistricting - West Central Illinois Committee (SRED-SRWC)
• Member of State Government Committee (SGOA)
• Member of Tourism and Hospitality Committee (STOU)
• Member of Veterans Affairs Committee (SVET)

Personal life

Turner currently resides in Springfield, Illinois. She and her husband Cecil have three children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worships at Greater All Nations Tabernacle Church of God in Christ.^[3]