Andre Turner is from Boston, Massachusetts, and lived in Seattle, Washington, before moving to Dallas. He has a bachelor7s degree in elementary education from Bishop College.

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Andre Turner is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bishop College and a master's degree in professional development from Amberton University. Andre lives with his wife, Shaunte, and two kids in Dallas, Texas.

Andre is an educator. He teaches criminal justice courses at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. He also supervises high-risk offenders for felony domestic violence as a community supervision and correction officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department. He previously taught adult basic education classes for 20 years at Polk Wisdom Library. Andre has also started a small business.

Andre currently works as an educator at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet and a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department. He is also the founder of the A.L. Turner Mentoring & Education Group, a non-profit meant to assist young adults. He previously worked as an GED teacher at the Polk Wisdom Library.

Andre previously ran for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 in 2022 and for Dallas County Commissioner Precinct 1 in 2024, but did not win. 

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Andre previously ran for Dallas County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 5, Place 1 in 2022 and for Dallas County Commissioner Court to represent Precinct 1 in 2024, but did not win. 

As a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department for 28 years, has court experience and a problem-solving mindset focused on improving community outcomes.

- As a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department for 28 years, has court experience and a problem-solving mindset focused on improving community outcomes.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Andre Turner on Issue judicial-administration:  
Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

- Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

Judicial Administration

For Candidate Andre Turner on Issue judicial-philosophy:  
Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.

Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.

Advocates for open communication and accountable decision-making.

Plans to make the court system clear, approachable, and user-friendly while being unbiased.

- Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.
- Advocates for open communication and accountable decision-making.
- Plans to make the court system clear, approachable, and user-friendly while being unbiased.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Andre Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, advocating for marginalized groups often overlooked.

Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, including marginalized groups.

- Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, including marginalized groups.

Community Involvement

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Andre Turner

Mentors students from Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet and founded the A. L. Turner Mentoring & Education Group, a nonprofit aimed at helping young men and women improve their life choices and outlook on life.