Johnny Ray Turner
Johnny Ray Turner (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 95. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
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.
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.[1]
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 |
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| • Education |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Transportation |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Education |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Rules |
| • State and Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 95
Johnny Ray Turner (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 95 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 95
Willie Crase (R) and Tanner Hesterberg (R) are running in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 95 on May 19, 2026.
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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 | |
| 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 |
| Matthew Wynn | 30.1 | 1,527 | ||
| 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.[2][3]
| Kentucky State Senate District 29, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| 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.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate District 29, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| 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.[5][6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Turner was re-elected to the 29th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[7] Turner raised $182,782 for his campaign.[8]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 29 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Johnny Ray Turner (D) | 26,389 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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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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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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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.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senator Johnny Ray Turner (D)," accessed March 23, 2020
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ District 29 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky State Senate District 29 2001-2021 |
Succeeded by Johnnie Turner (R) |
