Thomas Turner (Kentucky)
Thomas Turner (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 85. He assumed office in 1997. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Turner (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 85. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
In December 2019, Turner announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
Turner's professional experience includes working as a factory worker and farmer.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Turner was assigned to the following committees:
- House State Government Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Chair
- House 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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| • Agriculture |
| • State Government |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, Chair |
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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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • State Government |
| • 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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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Turner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Incumbent Thomas Turner did not file to run for re-election.
2018
Mona Hampton-Eldridge ran as a write-in candidate.
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Thomas Turner won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Turner (R) | 89.2 | 11,019 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 10.8 | 1,340 | ||
| Total votes: 12,359 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Thomas Turner advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 85 on May 22, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives 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 Thomas Turner ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 85 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 85, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Turner Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,858 | |
| Total Votes | 15,858 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Thomas Turner ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 85, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas Turner Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Tommy Turner ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Turner won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 85. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
Turner won re-election to the 85th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. According to official results, Turner received a total of 11,710 votes.[11]
In the May 18th primary election, Turner defeated Republican primary opponent Terry Gilreath by a margin of 7,310 to 2,636.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Turner was re-elected to the 85th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[12] He raised $9,547 for his campaign.[13]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 85 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Turner (R)
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14,887 | 100% | ||
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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
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ The Morehead News, "Local attorney Ousley files for House seat," December 19, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Turner
- ↑ 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, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
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| Preceded by Tom Jensen |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 85 1997–2020 |
Succeeded by NA |
