Former Logan County Clerk Replaces Brady in Senate
Former Logan County Clerk, now Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) takes the oath of office Monday. She was chosen over 8 other candidates this weekend to replace former Sen. Bill Brady, who resigned December 31.
She spent 24 years as Logan County Clerk before retiring from the job in 2018. Now, Sally Turner has a new job: State Senator.
Turner was sworn in Monday after being chosen by county chairmen Saturday to replace former State Republican Leader Bill Brady, who resigned his seat December 31. The heavily Republican 44th District stretches from around Peoria to Bloomington south to portions of Springfield.
“It’s a true honor and privilege to have been selected to serve and represent the people of Central Illinois,” said Turner. “I am humbled by the unanimous decision of the county chairs and I will work at this new position with the same diligence and passion as during my 24 years as the Logan County Clerk.”
Turner is the fourth woman in the 18-member Republican caucus.
She says her priority is finding common ground to fix state finances.
“My focus is to bring financial stability and economic growth to Illinois by fighting for lower taxes, balanced budgets and smarter government,” said Sen. Turner. “While holding tight to my conservative values, I will work across the aisle to find common ground beneficial to the people I represent and the State of Illinois. I look forward to what we can accomplish in the General Assembly and will be a strong voice for the good, hard working people of the 44th District.”
Turner is the wife of former State Rep. John Turner, who served in the house from 1995-2001, when he was appointed as an Appellate Judge. He still holds that position. Upon leaving office in 2018, Turner began consulting local governments on tax levies, budgets, and Property Tax Extension Limitation (PTELL) laws.
She told us Saturday she plants to seek a full term in 2022, though it isn’t clear yet how much her district will be redrawn.