Former Rep. Bob Turner

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R New York, 9th (2011-2013) Ran for Other Office

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Summary

TURNER, Bob, a Representative from New York; born in New York, New York County, N.Y., May 2, 1941; graduated from Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, N.Y.; B.A., St. John's University, New York, N.Y.; U.S. Army, 1962-1964; businessman; unsuccessful candidate for election to One Hundred and Twelfth Congress in 2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Anthony D. Weiner (September 13, 2011-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Robert L. Turner
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: May 2, 1941 (age: 82)
Place of Birth: New York, N.Y.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: Woodhaven, N.Y.
Place of Residence: Rockaway Point, N.Y.
Previous Occupation: Media executive

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Peggy Turner nurse, 1963

5 children, including C.J. Holmstrom, Matthew

Miscellaneous Links:

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

YouTube, campaign

Vimeo, campaign

Social Networking:

X (Twitter)

Education

St. John's University (Queens, N.Y.) - BA, history

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Sept. 15, 2011-Jan. 2, 2013) Ran for Other Office

Member, 9th Congressional District of New York

Election Results

2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

9th Congressional District of New York

Anthony David Weiner, 56.98%
Democrat

Robert L. Turner (Bob), 36.67%
Republican

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Military History

U.S. Army (1962-1965)

Specialist SP5

Activities and Interests

Hobbies: tennis, reading, traveling, golf, skiing, hiking

Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2012 costing $18,966

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

American Israel Education Foundation

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2012
Termination: 2013
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $54,378.75
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