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Summary

Representative Michael 'Mike' L. Turner

Full Name: Michael 'Mike' L. Turner
Office: State House (TN) - District 51, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2000
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Dinah; 3 Children: Rachel, Savannah, Taylor
Birth Date: 02/06/1955
Birth Place: Old Hickory, TN
Home City: Hermitage, TN
Religion: United Methodist

Recent Key Votes

HB 553 - Prohibits War Monuments from Being Renamed
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 25, 2013

SB 3597 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities
Legislation (Nay)

April 30, 2012 - Prohibits a state higher education institution from discriminating against or denying recognition, funds, or facilities to a student organization based on the religious nature ...

SB 3310 - Requires Abstinence-Centered Sex Education in Schools
Legislation (Nay)

April 27, 2012 - Prohibits a Local Educational Agency (LEA) from using an organization or an individual to teach a family life curriculum if that organization or individual ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Tennessee Right to Life (TRL) Positions 66%
2011-2012 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business Positions 10%
2011 Tennessee Conservation Voters Positions 36%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Health Professionals ($14,650.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Michael Turner refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Michael 'Mike' L. Turner's Tennessee State Legislative Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.mike.turner@capitol.tn.gov

District Webmail
http://www.repmiketurner.com/contact.php

Capitol Website
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/house/members/h51.html

District Website
http://www.repmiketurner.com/about.php

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 17 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3229
Fax: 615-253-0233

District
1408 Hadley Avenue
Old Hickory, TN 37138
Phone: 615-847-0002

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