Biography

On June 26, 2012, Turner lost the GOP primary with 1,233 votes in CNY, compared to 340 votes for George Maragos and 5,715 for the winner, Wendy Long. Long will be the Republican challenger to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in the general election on Nov. 6, 2012.Turner won a 2011 special election to replace Anthony Weiner when he resigned from his position. Facing redistricting for the 2012 election, Turner decided to instead enter the Republican primary for a chance to take on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in November.

Occupation: 9th district congressional representative; chairman, CEO, president of Orbis Communications, 1984-2003

Education: B.A. in history from St. John’s University

Family: wife, Peggy; five children

Legislative Committees: Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security and Veterans’ Affairs committees

Social Media

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bobturnerforcongress
Twitter — @USRepBobTurner

Contact Information

Washington, DC Office
2104 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6616
Fax: (202) 226-0218

Queens Office
82-20A Eliot Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Phone: (718) 426-5000
Fax: (718) 426-5184