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Art Turner
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office December 2010 – July 3, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Turner |
| Succeeded by | Lakesia Collins |
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| Born | July 17, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | North Lawndale, Chicago, U.S. |
| Education | Morehouse College (BA) Southern Illinois University (JD) |
| Profession | Full Time Legislator |
Art Turner was born on July 17, 1982. He is a politician from the Democratic Party. He used to be a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Illinois.
He represented the 9th district. This district includes parts of Chicago neighborhoods like the Near West Side, Near North Side, and North Lawndale.
About Art Turner's Work
Art Turner was a state representative for about ten years. He started his job in December 2010. He worked hard to represent the people in his district.
Serving the Community
As a state representative, Art Turner's job was to listen to the people he represented. He helped to create and vote on new laws. These laws affect everyone living in Illinois.
He was elected many times by the people in his district. This shows that they trusted him to make good decisions for them. He won elections in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018.
End of His Term
In 2019, Art Turner decided not to run for re-election. This means he chose not to try for his job again. He officially left his position on July 3, 2020. After he left, another person named Lakesia Collins took his place.
Education and Background
Art Turner went to college to get a good education. He studied at Morehouse College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then went to Southern Illinois University School of Law. There, he earned a Juris Doctor degree, which is a law degree. This education helped him understand laws and how government works.
