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American politician (born 1949)

Johnny Ray Turner
Member of the Kentucky Senatefrom the 29th district
In officeJanuary 1, 2001 – January 1, 2021
Preceded by Benny Ray Bailey
Succeeded by Johnnie Turner
Personal details
Born (1949-12-19) December 19, 1949 (age 75)
Political party Democratic
Residence(s) Drift, Kentucky
Alma mater Morehead State University
Profession Retired teacher, basketball coach, Dean of Students

Johnny Ray Turner (born December 19, 1949) is an American politician. He is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate, representing the 29th District from 2001 to 2021. He served as Minority Caucus Chair from 2003 to 2014.[1]

In April 2007, Turner was sentenced to three months' home detention and one year of probation for "non-willful" vote buying.[2][3]

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". justfacts.votesmart.org. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Kentucky: State Senator indicted for vote fraud". votelaw.com. May 5, 2005. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2009.
  3. ^ Music, Mary (2013). "Floyd County Times (KY) - Turner indicted on conspiracy mail fraud charges". floydcountytimes.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.