Karl Turner (American politician)

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Karl W. Turner
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 11th district
In office
2000–2008
Preceded byJeffery Butland
Succeeded byGerald Davis
Personal details
Born (1942-03-23) March 23, 1942 (age 82)
Eastport, Maine
Political partyRepublican

Karl W. Turner (born March 23, 1942) is an American politician and businessperson from Maine. Turner served as a Republican State Senator from Maine's 11th District, representing part of Cumberland County, including the population centers of Falmouth and his residence in Cumberland. He served from 2000 to 2008, when he was replaced by fellow Republican Gerald Davis.[1]

Turner served on the town council of Falmouth, Maine from 1985 to 1991. On August 8, 2011, Turner was appointed as trustee of the University of Maine System.[2][3]

Personal[edit]

Turner was born on March 23, 1942, in Eastport, Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1965.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Karl Turner's Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  2. ^ "University of Maine System". Archived from the original on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  3. ^ Turner, Karl (March 8, 2013). "Maine Voices: University system seeks a grand bargain to accomplish a grand plan". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 7 July 2013.