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For Turner's father, who also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, see Arthur Turner (politician).
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Art Turner
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office
December 2010 (2010-December) – July 3, 2020 (2020-July-03)
Preceded by Arthur Turner
Succeeded by Lakesia Collins
Personal details
Born (1982-07-17) July 17, 1982 (age 42)
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 (born July 17, 1982) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who serves as a representative for the 9th district. The district he represents includes part of the community areas of the Near West Side, the Near North Side and North Lawndale.

In 2019, Turner would not seek re-election as state representative and would later resign on July 3, 2020.

Electoral history

Illinois 9th State House District Democratic Primary, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner 4,580 43.69
Democratic John Burros 2,110 20.13
Democratic Dorothy L. Watson 1,588 15.15
Democratic Keith L. Jackson 1,399 13.35
Democratic Bruce L. Jackson 460 4.39
Democratic Jerry L. Patton 346 3.30
Total votes 10,483 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner 19,427 100.0
Total votes 19,427 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 33,967 100.0
Total votes 33,967 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 20,890 100.0
Total votes 20,890 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 36,765 100.0
Total votes 36,765 100.0
Illinois 9th State House District General Election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Turner (incumbent) 30,951 100.0
Total votes 30,951 100.0
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