Ross Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | David L. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1964 Greenville, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Julie Barker (
m. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Clemson University ( B.S.) |
| Profession | Insurance business |
Clarence Ross Turner III [1] (born May 15, 1964) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th District, serving since 2012. [2] Turner is a member of the Republican party. [3]
Early life
Turner is the son of Clarence Ross Jr. (1931–2013) [4] and Anne Summers Turner, and was born in Greenville, South Carolina. After earning a B.S. degree in Financial Management from Clemson University in 1986, [1] he married wife Julie on January 20, 1990, and has three children. Turner became a Certified Insurance Counselor in 1994 and heads his family's insurance business. [5]
Political career
Turner ran against incumbent representative David L. Thomas and three others in the 2012 Republican primary election, and beat Joe Swann narrowly in a runoff election. He ran unopposed in the 2012 and 2016 general elections. [6] Turner was challenged unsuccessfully by Janice Curtis in the 2020 primary election, winning with about 68 percent of the vote. [7] [8]
Turner is a member of the following state senate committees in the 2021–2022 legislative session: [6]
- Banking and Insurance
- Corrections and Penology
- Education
- Corrections and Penology
- Finance
- Fish, Game, and Forestry
As of May 2020, Turner was part of a new Reopen South Carolina select committee, which worked on policy for the post-COVID reopening of the state's economy. [9]
In June 2023, Turner endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election. [10]
References
- ^ a b "Clemson Commencement Program". Clemson University. December 18, 1986. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online – Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Clarence Turner Jr". Legacy.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Senator Ross Turner". South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Ross Turner". BallotPedia. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ Sheridon, Sarah (May 22, 2020). "Who is running for South Carolina's State Senate in Greenville County?". Greenville News. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results". Greenville News. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina Senate Forms 'Reopen South Carolina' Panel". FITSNews. May 4, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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