Bob Turner (New York politician)
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Robert L. Turner (born May 2, 1941) is an American businessman and politician who served as the United States representative for New York's 9th congressional district (containing parts of Brooklyn and Queens) from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Bob Turner | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district | |
In office September 13, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Weiner |
Succeeded by | Gregory Meeks (Redistricting) |
Chair of the Queens Republican Party | |
In office March 12, 2015 – September 27, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Phil Ragusa |
Succeeded by | Joann Ariola |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-05-02) May 2, 1941 (age 83) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Peggy Turner (m. 1963) |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Breezy Point, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | St. John's University (BA) |
Profession | Media executive |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1965 |
Rank | SPC5[1] |
Turner is a retired media executive known for his success in the television talk show segment of the industry. Six years after retiring from his business career, he entered politics to run against Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner in November 2010. He lost the race, receiving 39 percent of the vote. Less than one year later, following Weiner's resignation due to a sexting scandal, Turner defeated Democrat David Weprin, 52%–47%, in a special election battle for Weiner's seat; Turner became the first Republican to represent the area since 1923.[2] In 2012, after his congressional district was eliminated in redistricting, Turner ran for the United States Senate but was defeated in the primaries.[3][4] Turner later served as chairman of the Queens County chapter of the Republican Party from 2015 to 2017.