| Doris Turner | |
| State Senate: | Illinois |
| District: | 48th |
| Birth Place: | Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse: | Cecil |
| Children: | 3 |
| Residence: | Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Website: | Official website |
Doris Turner is an American politician who has served as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district since February 6, 2021.[1] The 48th district, located in the Springfield metropolitan area and partially in the Metro East, includes all or parts of Christian, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, and Sangamon counties.[2]
Turner is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois. She worked for the state of Illinois for 33 years. She worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health for 22 years. She was previously a member of the Springfield City Council and the Sangamon County Board. She was a member of the Springfield/Sangamon County Health Initiative Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Southern Illinois University Federally Qualified Health Center.[3]
Turner was appointed to the Senate after the previous Senator, Andy Manar, resigned his seat to work as a senior advisor for the J. B. Pritzker administration.[4] As of July 2022, Senator Turner is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[5]
Turner is running for re-election in 2022 to the Illinois 48th Senate District.[6]
Turner currently resides in Springfield, Illinois. She and her husband Cecil have three children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worships at Greater All Nations Tabernacle Church of God in Christ.