Johnny Ray Turner

Johnny Ray Turner

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Kentucky State Senate District 29

Successor: Johnnie Turner

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Morehead State University

Graduate

Morehead State University

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Contact

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Johnny Ray Turner (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on January 1, 2021.

Turner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 29. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Turner is a former Minority Caucus Leader.

Biography

Johnny Ray Turner was born in Prestonburg, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor of arts and a master's degree from Morehead State University. Turner's career experience includes working as a teacher, a coach, and as a dean of students.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Turner was assigned to the following committees:

• House Committee On Committees
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• State and Local Government Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Natural Resources and Energy
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:

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:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2020

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 29

Johnnie Turner defeated incumbent Johnny Ray Turner in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 29 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Johnnie Turner (R)	53.4	22,475
		Johnny Ray Turner (D)	46.6	19,612

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,087
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Johnny Ray Turner advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 29.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 29

Johnnie Turner defeated Matthew Wynn in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 29 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Johnnie Turner	69.9	3,552
	Submit photo	Matthew Wynn	30.1	1,527

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,079
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2016

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.

Incumbent Johnny Ray Turner ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 29 general election.

Kentucky State Senate District 29, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Johnny Ray Turner Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	26,890
Total Votes				26,890
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Johnny Ray Turner ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 29 Democratic primary.

Kentucky State Senate District 29, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Johnny Ray Turner Incumbent (unopposed)

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.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Turner was re-elected to the 29th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition. Turner raised $182,782 for his campaign.

Kentucky State Senate, District 29 (2006)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Johnny Ray Turner (D)		26,389	100%

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Johnny Ray Turner campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	Kentucky State Senate District 29	Lost general	$277,645	N/A**
2016	Kentucky State Senate, District 29	Won	$8,000	N/A**
2012	Kentucky State Senate, District 29	Won	$17,615	N/A**
2008	Kentucky State Senate, District 29	Won	$182,782	N/A**
2004	Kentucky State Senate, District 29	Won	$104,570	N/A**
2000	Kentucky State Senate, District 29	Won	$285,807	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2020

In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.

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2019

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2018

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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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2016

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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9. Kentucky Club for Growth: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Benny Ray Bailey	Kentucky State Senate District 29 2001–2020	Succeeded by Johnnie Turner (R)

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Current members of the Kentucky State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert Stivers

Majority Leader:Max Wise

Minority Leader:Gerald Neal

Senators

District 1

Jason Howell (R)

District 2

Danny Carroll (R)

District 3

Craig Richardson (R)

District 4

Robby Mills (R)

District 5

Stephen Meredith (R)

District 6

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

District 7

Aaron Reed (R)

District 8

Gary Boswell (R)

District 9

David Givens (R)

District 10

Matthew Deneen (R)

District 11

Steve Rawlings (R)

District 12

Amanda Bledsoe (R)

District 13

Reggie Thomas (D)

District 14

Jimmy Higdon (R)

District 15

Rick Girdler (R)

District 16

Max Wise (R)

District 17

Matt Nunn (R)

District 18

Robin Webb (R)

District 19

Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D)

District 20

Gex Williams (R)

District 21

Brandon Storm (R)

District 22

Donald Douglas (R)

District 23

Chris McDaniel (R)

District 24

Shelley Frommeyer (R)

District 25

Robert Stivers (R)

District 26

Karen Berg (D)

District 27

Steve West (R)

District 28

Greg Elkins (R)

District 29

Scott Madon (R)

District 30

Brandon Smith (R)

District 31

Phillip Wheeler (R)

District 32

Mike Wilson (R)

District 33

Gerald Neal (D)

District 34

Jared Carpenter (R)

District 35

Keturah Herron (D)

District 36

Julie Adams (R)

District 37

David Yates (D)

District 38

Mike Nemes (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (6)