| Current Office: | State Senate (MS) - District 16, Democratic |
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| First Elected: | 1993 |
| Last Elected: | 11/08/2011 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Edna |
| Birth Date: | 08/21/1948 |
| Birth Place: | West Point, MS |
| Home City: | West Point, MS |
| Religion: | Methodist |
Summary
Senator Bennie L. Turner
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
SB 2401 - Establishes Public Charter Schools
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 22, 2012 - -Authorizes public charter schools that (Sec. 3 8): -Are governed by an independent school board; -Are operated for specific ...
Recent Public Statements
No public statements found for this candidate.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2007 | Mississippi National Federation of Independent Business Positions on Pro-Small Business Policy | 57 |
| 2006 | Mississippi Human Services Coalition Positions | 100% |
| 2005 | Mississippi Human Services Coalition Positions | 100% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($2,070.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Bennie Turner refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
bturner@seante.ms.gov
Capitol Website
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/senate/turner.xml
Capitol
Post Office Box 1018, Room 404 C
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3237
District
Post Office Drawer 1500
West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-6611 (Business)
Phone: 662-494-5061 (Home)
