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Former Rep. Jim Turner

D Texas, 2nd (1997-2005) Retired

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Summary

TURNER, Jim, a Representative from Texas; born in Fort Lewis, Pierce County, Wash., February 6, 1946; graduated from Crockett High School, Crockett, Tex; B.A., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1968; M.B.A., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1971; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1971; United States Army, 1970-1978; member of the Texas state house of representatives, 1981-1984; special counsel for legislative affairs and executive assistant to the governor of Texas, 1984-1985; mayor, Crockett, Tex., 1989-1991; member of the Texas state senate, 1991-1997; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2005); not a candidate for reelection in 2004.

Biographical

  • Full Name: James William Turner
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Feb. 6, 1946 (age: 78)
  • Religion: Baptist
Family:
Married: Ginny Turner, 1970

2 children: John, Susan

Relations with people in our database:

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Texas
    James William Turner (Jim), 60.85%
    Democrat
    Van Brookshire, 38.19%
    Republican
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Texas
    James William Turner (Jim), 91.09%
    Democrat
    Gary Lyndon Dye, 8.91%
    Libertarian
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Texas
    James William Turner (Jim), 58.43%
    Democrat
    Brian Philip Babin, 40.76%
    Republican
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Texas
    James William Turner (Jim), 52.25%
    Democrat
    Brian Philip Babin, 45.61%
    Republican
    Henry Mccullough, 1.21%
    Independent

Employment History

Contact Information

Main Office
400 W. 15th St., Suite 950
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-479-8888
Fax: 512-482-6891
Direct phone: 936-546-1125
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2004, 2003
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $39,541.67
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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