Veronica L. Turner facts for kids
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Veronica Turner
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 26th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2019 Serving with Kris Valderrama and Jay Walker
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| Preceded by | Tony Knotts |
| In office January 8, 2003 – January 14, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | David M. Valderrama |
| Succeeded by | Tony Knotts |
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| Born | February 7, 1950 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carson Turner |
Veronica L. Turner was born on February 7, 1950. She is an American politician who works as a representative for District 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates. This means she helps make laws for the state of Maryland.
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About Veronica Turner
Veronica Turner was born in Washington, D.C.. She went to college at Prince George's Community College, Tennessee State University, and the George Meany Center for Labor Studies. For many years, from 1996 to 2018, she was the president of a group called Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 63. This group helps workers.
Before becoming a delegate, Veronica Turner tried to get elected to the Prince George's County Council a few times. She ran in 1994 and again in 2002, but she did not win those elections.
Her Work in the Legislature
Veronica Turner has served in the Maryland House of Delegates for two different periods. She was first a delegate from January 8, 2003, to January 14, 2015.
In 2014, she decided not to run for re-election to the House of Delegates. Instead, she tried to become a state Senator, but she did not win that election.
Later, Veronica Turner was elected to the House of Delegates again in 2018. She started her new term on January 9, 2019, and has been serving since then.
What Committees She Works On
When politicians are in the legislature, they work on different committees. These committees study specific topics and help create new laws. Veronica Turner has been part of several important committees:
- She is currently a member of the Economic Matters Committee. This committee deals with business rules and insurance.
- She used to be on the Ways and Means Committee, which handles education and election laws.
- She also served on the Health and Government Operations Committee for many years. This committee focuses on health care and how the government runs.
Other Groups She Belongs To
Veronica Turner is also a member of other important groups that work within the legislature:
- She has been a leader in the Prince George's County Delegation, which represents her county's interests.
- She is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. She even served as the chair of this group from 2008 to 2010.
- She is also part of the Women Legislators of Maryland.
Her Views on Important Issues
Veronica Turner has taken stands on different issues during her time as a delegate.
Health Care
In 2005, she introduced a bill that would have limited how many patients nurses could care for at one time. This bill was meant to help nurses and patients, but it was later withdrawn.
Social Issues
Veronica Turner supported a law called the Civil Marriage Protection Act. This law made same-sex marriage legal in Maryland. She was not able to vote for it because she had to have emergency surgery. However, the bill passed and became law in 2012.
In 2019, she voted for a bill that changed rules about who can give money to political campaigns in her county.
Her Personal Life
Veronica Turner is married to Carson Turner. She attends religious services at the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
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Veronica Turner in the House Economic Matters Committee in 2023.
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