Johnny Ray Turner

Not to be confused with Johnnie Turner (Kentucky politician) or Johnnie Turner (Tennessee politician).

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]

Johnny Ray Turner
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 29th district
In office January 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

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