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Chris Turner (Texas politician)

Christopher G. Turner (born October 10, 1972) is an American politician who has served in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat since 2013, representing the 101st district. Turner previously represented the 96th district from 2009 to 2011.

Political career

Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards, and had a career as a public relations consultant.

Texas House of Representatives

Turner was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus in 2013, a position he held until 2023. Texas Democrats consider Turner a potential future statewide candidate.

Representative Turner currently serves on the Redistricting (serving as vice chair), State Affairs, Sustainable Property Tax Relief - Select Study, and Ways and Means Committees.

He would narrowly lose re-nomination in the March 2026 Democratic primary to Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu.

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