Ballotpedia, Brian Turner

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Brian is from Asheville. He holds a degree in economics from Northwestern University, a master of business administration degree from Wake Forest University, and a second master's degree in energy and environmental management from the University of Connecticut. He has a daughter. 

Brian currently works as a broker associate at Beverly-Hanks & Associates, REALTORS. He previously worked as an executive vice president of manufacturing at Mills Manufacturing Corporation and as a line producer at MTV Networks. 

Brian Turner previously served as a state representative in District 116. He was elected to this position in 2014 and served for 4 terms. 

Economy

Supports preserving state mountain and rivers.

- Supports preserving state mountain and rivers.

Energy & the Environment

As of June 14, 2024, Brian Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

As a state representative, Turner helped raise the minimum age in North Carolina to be married from 14 to 16.

As a state representative, Turner said he "fought to give survivors of child sexual assault their day in court against their abusers."

- As a state representative, Turner helped raise the minimum age in North Carolina to be married from 14 to 16.
- As a state representative, Turner said he "fought to give survivors of child sexual assault their day in court against their abusers."

Public Safety

As a state representative, Turner voted against HB 2, which required people to use public restrooms according to their gender at birth.

- As a state representative, Turner voted against HB 2, which required people to use public restrooms according to their gender at birth.
- Supports public education.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Brian Turner

Brian Turner grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, where he returned 20 years ago to start a family. He holds a degree in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Wake Forest University. Information about the church he attends is not provided in the background given.

Brian Turner has a diverse professional background that includes working as a television producer for MTV, where he produced live shows such as the Super Bowl Halftime and Video Music Awards. He also served on the leadership team of Mills Manufacturing, a parachute manufacturing business started by his grandfather. Turner joined UNC Asheville as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and was later promoted to Assistant Vice Chancellor. Additionally, he has experience as a sewing machine operator and in the food service industry.

Brian Turner is a four-term member of the NC House of Representatives, having first been elected in 2014 to represent District 116. He has served on the NC Dept. of Commerce’s Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NC TOWERS) and is a board member for the non-partisan Institute for Political Leadership. Turner is currently running for reelection to the newly redrawn NC House District 116.

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North Carolina State Representative, District 116

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