Karl W. Turner (born March 23, 1942) is an American politician and businessperson from

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. Turner served as a

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State Senator from

's 11th District, representing part of

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, 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. Turner served on the town council of

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from 1985 to 1991. On August 8, 2011, Turner was appointed as trustee of the

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Personal

Turner was born on March 23, 1942, in

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. He graduated from the

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with a

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in 1965.

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