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Johnny Ray Turner
| Johnny Ray Turner | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Caucus Leader | ||
| 2012-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehead State University | |
| Master's | Morehead State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 19, 1949 | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Turner earned his B.A. and M.A. from Morehead State University. His professional experience includes working as Teacher, Dean of Students, and Coach.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Turner won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 29. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Turner was re-elected to the 29th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[3] Turner raised $182,782 for his campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 29 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Johnny Ray Turner (D) | 26,389 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Turner collected $182,782 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $2,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,800 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,800 |
Recent news
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Johnny Turner News Feed
- Mark Sanford v Elizabeth Colbert Busch: A Very Special Election in South Carolina - Christian Post
- Obama: FAA Furlough Legislation 'A Band-Aid,' Budget Conflicts Still Abound - Huffington Post
- From the Creaux's Nest - TheRecordLive - TheRecordLive.com
- 2014 Democratic Senate Candidates Take Early Fundraising Lead - Huffington Post
- CISPA Vote: House Passes Cybersecurity Bill To Let Companies Break Privacy ... - Huffington Post
- Some lawmakers question selenium regulation - The Independent
- 2013 legislative session update - The Floyd County Times
- DCCC Sets Fundraising Record With $22.6 Million In First Quarter - Huffington Post
- FBI: Miss. man arrested, accused in ricin letters - Central Kentucky News
- HUFFPOST HILL - Watergategate? - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
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| Preceded by Benny Ray Bailey |
Idaho State Senate District 29 2001–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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