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  Turner, Jim
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AffiliationDemocratic  
 
NameJim Turner
Address
Crockett, Texas , United States
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Website [Link]
Born February 06, 1946 (78 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedDavid
Dec 18, 2019 04:15pm
Tags Caucasian - Married - Southern Baptist - Straight -
InfoFull name: James William Turner

Jim Turner is serving his fourth term in Congress representing the Second Congressional District of Texas. As the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, Jim is working to protect the safety and security of the American people in the war on terrorism. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, he has served as the ranking member of the Terrorism Subcommittee.

A longtime fiscal conservative, Jim is a Co-Chair of the �Blue Dog� Coalition and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, groups of moderate and conservative Democrats who work for fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets and lower taxes. In addition, his work in Congress focuses on promoting economic development and forestry in East Texas. He continues to work for senior citizens through his sponsorship of legislation to lower prescription drug costs.

Before his election to Congress, Jim served ten years in the Texas Senate and the Texas House. His lifetime interest in public service has given him the opportunity to serve under four former governors of Texas in positions ranging from Mail Room Clerk to Chief of Staff. In the Texas Senate, he was recognized as an outstanding legislator by a number of statewide organizations for his leadership in health care, criminal justice, education and on behalf of Texas children.

Jim earned his Bachelor�s and Master�s degrees in business and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Captain. In his hometown of Crockett, Jim served as Mayor and President of the Chamber of Commerce and has been a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church.

Jim and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 32 years and has a son, John, 28, and a daughter, Susan, 26.


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Jan 08, 2004 12:00am News Rep. Turner won't seek re-election  Article Mr. Techno 

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FAMILY
Son John Turner 1974-

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RACES
  11/05/2002 TX District 2 Won 60.85% (+22.66%)
  11/07/2000 TX District 2 Won 91.09% (+82.17%)
  11/03/1998 TX District 2 Won 58.43% (+17.67%)
  11/05/1996 TX District 2 Won 52.25% (+6.64%)
  03/12/1996 TX District 2 - D Primary Won 59.27% (+38.32%)
  11/08/1994 TX State Senate 05 Won 55.99% (+11.98%)
  11/03/1992 TX State Senate 05 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/1982 TX State House 015 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
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