Ross Turner
Ross Turner | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2012 | |
Preceded by | David L. Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-05-15) May 15, 1964 (age 60) Greenville, South Carolina, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Julie Barker (m. 1990) |
Children | Clarence Ross "Clay" IV, Carey, and Ellis |
Parent(s) | Clarence Ross, Jr., Anne Summers Turner |
Residence | Greenville, South Carolina |
Education | Clemson University (B.S., 1996) |
Profession | Insurance business |
Clarence Ross Turner III[1] (born May 15, 1964) is an American politician and insurance businessman. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th District (Greenville), serving since 2012.[2] Turner is a member of the Republican party.[3]
Political career
S.C. Senate
Elections
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.[4] Turner was challenged unsuccessfully by Janice Curtis in the 2020 primary election, winning with about 68 percent of the vote.[5][6]
For additional information, see:
- 2012 South Carolina Senate election
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election
Tenure
Turner is a member of the following state senate committees in the 2021–2022 legislative session:[4]
- 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.[7]
Following redistricting after the 2020 US Census, S.C. Senate District 8 covers a portion of Greenville County.
Endorsements
In June 2023, Turner endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[8]
Personal Life
Turner is the son of Clarence Ross Jr. (1931–2013)[9] and Anne Summers Turner, and was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He is a Methodist. After earning a B.S. degree in Financial Management from Clemson University in 1986,[1] he married wife Julie on January 20, 1990. They have three children. Turner became a Certified Insurance Counselor in 1994. He currently heads his family's insurance business, The Turner Agency, Inc.[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Clarence Turner Jr". Legacy.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Senator Ross Turner". South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
South Carolina Senate | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th district 2012–present | Incumbent |
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- President of the Senate
- Thomas C. Alexander (R)
- Majority Leader
- A. Shane Massey (R)
- Minority Leader
- Brad Hutto (D)
- ▌Thomas C. Alexander (R)
- ▌Rex Rice (R)
- ▌Richard Cash (R)
- ▌Michael Gambrell (R)
- ▌Tom Corbin (R)
- ▌Dwight Loftis (R)
- ▌Karl B. Allen (D)
- ▌Ross Turner (R)
- ▌Danny Verdin (R)
- ▌Billy Garrett (R)
- ▌Josh Kimbrell (R)
- ▌Scott Talley (R)
- ▌Shane Martin (R)
- ▌Harvey S. Peeler Jr. (R)
- ▌Wes Climer (R)
- ▌Michael Johnson (R)
- ▌Mike Fanning (D)
- ▌Ronnie Cromer (R)
- ▌Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
- ▌Dick Harpootlian (D)
- ▌Darrell Jackson (D)
- ▌Mia McLeod (I)
- ▌Katrina Shealy (R)
- ▌Tom Young Jr. (R)
- ▌A. Shane Massey (R)
- ▌Nikki G. Setzler (D)
- ▌Penry Gustafson (R)
- ▌Greg Hembree (R)
- ▌Gerald Malloy (D)
- ▌Kent M. Williams (D)
- ▌Mike Reichenbach (R)
- ▌Ronnie A. Sabb (D)
- ▌Luke A. Rankin (R)
- ▌Stephen Goldfinch (R)
- ▌Thomas McElveen (D)
- ▌Kevin L. Johnson (D)
- ▌Larry Grooms (R)
- ▌Sean Bennett (R)
- ▌Vernon Stephens (D)
- ▌Brad Hutto (D)
- ▌Sandy Senn (R)
- ▌Deon Tedder (D)
- ▌Chip Campsen (R)
- ▌Brian Adams (R)
- ▌Margie Bright Matthews (D)
- ▌Tom Davis (R)
- ▌Republican (30)
- ▌Democratic (15)
- ▌ Independent (1)
External links
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