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Ross Turner

Ross Turner

American politician from Greenville, South Carolina

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]

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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]

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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.

2020 Census Redistricting
All S.C. State Senate Districts, following the redistricting after the 2020 Census.
South Carolina State Senate District 8 consists of a cross-section 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

  1. [1]
    "Clemson Commencement Program". Clemson University. December 18, 1986. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "South Carolina Legislature Online – Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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    "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Ross Turner". BallotPedia. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  5. [5]
    Sheridon, Sarah (May 22, 2020). "Who is running for South Carolina's State Senate in Greenville County?". Greenville News. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. [6]
    "South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results". Greenville News. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  7. [7]
    "South Carolina Senate Forms 'Reopen South Carolina' Panel". FITSNews. May 4, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  8. [8]
    Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  9. [9]
    "Clarence Turner Jr". Legacy.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  10. [10]
    "Senator Ross Turner". South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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