# Jim Turner

_American politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> James William Turner is an American lawyer and politician who was the Democratic U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district from 1997 until 2005.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 February 1946 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fort Lewis ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P102))
- **Education:** University of Texas at Austin; Crockett High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P69))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (3 January 2003 – 3 January 2005); United States representative (3 January 2001 – 3 January 2003); United States representative (3 January 1999 – 3 January 2001); United States representative (7 January 1997 – 3 January 1999); member of the State Senate of Texas (1991–1997); mayor (1989–1991); member of the Texas House of Representatives (1981–1984); United States representative ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jim Turner born?**  
Jim Turner was born on 6 February 1946 in Fort Lewis.

**What positions has Jim Turner held?**  
Positions held by Jim Turner include: United States representative (2003–2005); United States representative (2001–2003); United States representative (1999–2001); United States representative (1997–1999); member of the State Senate of Texas (1991–1997).

**Where did Jim Turner study?**  
Jim Turner was educated at University of Texas at Austin, Crockett High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jim Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Turner_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1638994](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1638994) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jim Turner.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jim_Turner.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Jim Turner". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jim-turner. Retrieved 10 November 2026.