Doris Turner (politician)
Illinois State Senator
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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]
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Doris Turner | |
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Turner in 2026 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office February 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Manar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cecil Turner |
| Children | 3 |
| 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]