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Clarence Ross Turner III[1] (born May 15, 1964) is an American politician and insurance businessman. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th District (Greenville), serving since 2012. Turner is a member of the Republican party.

S.C. Senate

Turner was first elected to represent South Carolina's 8th Senate district in 2012,[2] when he defeated David L. Thomas in the Republican primary.

Turner was a member of the following state senate committees in the 2021–2022 legislative session:

  • 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.[3]

Endorsements

In June 2023, Turner endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[4]

Personal Life

Turner is the son of Clarence Ross Jr. (1931–2013)[5] 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.[6]

Electoral history

Year Office Type Party Main opponent Party Votes for Turner Result Swing Ref.
Total % P. ±%
2012 S.C. Senate Rep. primary Republican David L. Thomas[a] Republican 1,953 26.55% 2nd N/A Runoff N/A [7]
Rep. primary runoff Republican Joe Swann Republican 2,784 50.32% 1st N/A Won N/A [8]
General Republican Write-in N/A 37,847 98.34% 1st N/A Won Hold [9]
2016 General Republican Write-in N/A 42,425 98.59% 1st +0.25% Won Hold [10]
2020 Rep. primary Republican Janice S. Curtis Republican 9,438 68.20% 1st +17.82% Won N/A [11][12][13]
General Republican Write-in N/A 49,180 96.36% 1st -2.23% Won Hold [14]
2024 General Republican Taylor Culliver Democratic [to be determined] [15]

Notes

  1. ^ Incumbent seeking re-election.

References

  1. ^ a b "Clemson Commencement Program". Clemson University. December 18, 1986. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online – Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "South Carolina Senate Forms 'Reopen South Carolina' Panel". FITSNews. May 4, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Clarence Turner Jr". Legacy.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Senator Ross Turner". South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "South Carolina 2012 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate District 8 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  8. ^ "RUNOFF - 2012 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate District 8 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  9. ^ "2012 General Election: State Senate District 8". South Carolina Election Commission. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  10. ^ "2016 General Election: State Senate, District 8". South Carolina Election Commission. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  11. ^ Sheridon, Sarah (May 22, 2020). "Who is running for South Carolina's State Senate in Greenville County?". Greenville News. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results". Greenville News. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  13. ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 8 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  14. ^ "2020 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 8". South Carolina Election Commission. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  15. ^ "2024 South Carolina State Senate Primary Election Results". USA Today. June 24, 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 8th district
2012–present 		Incumbent


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