Ross Turner
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 | 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
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.
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