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Frank S. Turner
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 13 | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Martin G. Madden, Virginia M. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer R. Terrasa |
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| Born | July 6, 1947 Mount Pleasant, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2025 (aged 77) Columbia, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kimberlee |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Educator |
Frank Seaton Turner (born July 6, 1947 – died February 14, 2025) was an American politician. He served as a representative for District 13 in the Maryland House of Delegates. He also led the group of representatives from Howard County.
Serving in the Maryland Legislature
Frank S. Turner was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from January 11, 1995, until January 9, 2019. During his time, he was part of the Ways and Means Committee. This committee handles important money matters for the state. He also led a special group within that committee that looked at gambling laws.
Turner made history as the first African-American person elected to the Maryland General Assembly from Howard County. He was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works to support the interests of African-American citizens in Maryland.
Important Votes and Decisions
During his time as a delegate, Frank Turner voted on several key issues:
- He voted to allow legalized gambling in Maryland.
- He supported increasing taxes in 2007 to help fund state programs.
- He voted in favor of a law that allowed some students who were not legal residents to pay in-state tuition for college.
About Frank Turner's Life
In 2014, a special honor was given to Frank Turner. The sports fields at Blandair regional park were named after him. This was done because he helped get money for the park project. The funding came from a program called "Program Open Space."
Frank Turner passed away in Columbia, Maryland, on February 14, 2025. He was 77 years old. His death was announced by another state delegate, Vanessa Atterbeary, during a meeting of the Maryland House of Delegates.
