History of Mike Turner in Timeline
Michael Ray Turner, an American Republican politician, has represented Ohio's 10th congressional district since 2013. Previously, from 2003 to 2013, he represented Ohio's 3rd congressional district. His current district includes Dayton and Springfield, encompassing all of Montgomery and Greene Counties, and a portion of Clark County.
January 11, 1960: Birth of Michael Ray Turner
Michael Ray Turner was born on January 11, 1960.
1960: Early life and family background
Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1960, Michael Turner's mother, Vivian Turner, was a teacher and his father, Ray Turner, a member of IUE Local 801.
1978: High School Graduation
Michael Turner graduated from Belmont High School in 1978.
1982: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Michael Turner received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ohio Northern University in 1982.
1985: Juris Doctor
Michael Turner earned a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University in 1985.
1987: Marriage to Lori Turner
Mike Turner married health executive Lori Turner in 1987.
1992: Master of Business Administration
Michael Turner received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton in 1992.
1993: Elected Mayor of Dayton
In 1993, Michael Turner was elected mayor of Dayton, Ohio, defeating incumbent Richard Clay Dixon.
1997: Re-elected Mayor of Dayton
In 1997, Michael Turner was re-elected as mayor of Dayton.
2001: Defeated in Mayoral Election
In 2001, Michael Turner lost the mayoral election to Rhine McLin.
2002: Start of payments to wife's company
According to campaign finance disclosures, Mike Turner's election committee started making payments to his wife's company in 2002.
2002: Ronald Williamitis receives 14 votes
In 2002, Ronald Williamitis received 14 votes.
2002: Initial Asset Disclosure Upon Entering Congress
When Mike Turner entered Congress in 2002, he disclosed assets worth between $153,026 and $695,000.
January 2003: Appointment to Armed Services and Government Reform Committees
In January 2003, Michael Turner was appointed to the Armed Services Committee and the Government Reform Committee.
2003: Redistricting
In 2003, the district Michael Turner represented was renumbered, changing from the 3rd district to the 10th.
2004: Congressional Election Rematch
In 2004, Michael Turner defeated Jane Mitakides in a rematch election for his congressional seat.
2006: End of payments to wife's company
According to campaign finance disclosures, Mike Turner's election committee's payments to his wife's company ended in 2006.
2006: Wife's Firm Hired Without Bidding
In 2006, a marketing firm owned by Mike Turner's first wife was hired without competitive bidding by the Dayton Development Coalition, which lobbies for federal funds.
2006: Dayton Development Coalition Branding Campaign
In 2006, the Dayton Development Coalition started a regional branding campaign, and Turner Effect, Michael Turner's wife's company, was awarded a contract without competitive bidding.
2006: Congressional Re-election
Michael Turner was re-elected to Congress in 2006, defeating Richard Chema after Stephanie Studebaker withdrew from the race.
April 2008: Withdrawal from Branding Contract
In April 2008, Turner Effect, a company owned by Michael Turner's wife, withdrew from a branding implementation contract with the Dayton Development Coalition after public scrutiny.
July 7, 2008: Support for the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act
On July 7, 2008, Michael Turner wrote an op-ed supporting the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, also known as the GI Bill.
October 2008: Introduction of Bipartisan Historic Preservation Legislation
In October 2008, Michael Turner joined a bipartisan group to introduce legislation that would permanently authorize two historic preservation grant programs: "Save America's Treasures" and "Preserve America".
2008: Report on Payments to Wife's Company
A 2008 report detailed $54,065 in payments from Turner's election committee to his wife's company between 2002 and 2006.
2008: Withdrawal from Dayton Development Coalition
In 2008, Mike Turner's wife withdrew from the Dayton Development Coalition following reports about her firm's no-bid contract and compensation.
2008: Advocacy for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
In 2008, due to Michael Turner's advocacy, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base received 1,000 jobs and over $230 million in federal funding.
2008: Listed as one of the "most corrupt members of Congress"
In both 2008 and 2010, Mike Turner was listed as one of the "most corrupt members of Congress" by CREW for "enrichment of self, family, or friends" and "solicitation of gifts".
June 2009: Introduction of "Preserving Capitalism in America" Amendment
In June 2009, Michael Turner introduced the "Preserving Capitalism in America" amendment, which would prohibit the U.S. government from owning stock in corporations.
August 2009: Housing and Foreclosure Crisis Forum
In August 2009, a housing and foreclosure crisis forum was held in Dayton, featuring testimony and proposals from local community leaders.
2009: Ranking Member Appointment
In 2009, Michael Turner was named Ranking Member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the United States House Committee on Armed Services.
February 2010: Report on Housing Crisis Impact
In February 2010, Mike Turner released a report in collaboration with the Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, examining the impact of the housing crisis on local communities and the federal government's response.
2010: Opposition to Affordable Care Act
In 2010, Mike Turner voted against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, citing concerns about increased budget deficits and decreased quality of healthcare services.
2010: Listed as one of the "most corrupt members of Congress"
In both 2008 and 2010, Mike Turner was listed as one of the "most corrupt members of Congress" by CREW for "enrichment of self, family, or friends" and "solicitation of gifts".
2012: Call for East Coast Missile Defense Site
In 2012, Mike Turner advocated for the establishment of a missile defense site on the U.S. east coast to protect against potential missile attacks from Iran.
2012: Separation from Lori Turner
Mike and Lori Turner announced their separation in 2012 after 25 years of marriage.
2013: U.S. Representative for Ohio's 10th Congressional District
In 2013, Michael Turner began serving as the U.S. representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district.
2014: President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Michael Turner served as the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly from 2014 to 2016.
March 3, 2015: Involvement in Sutorina Dispute
On March 3, 2015, reports emerged of Turner's involvement in the Sutorina territorial dispute between Bosnia and Montenegro, including a warning letter sent to Bakir Izetbegovic.
December 19, 2015: Marriage to Majida Mourad
On December 19, 2015, Mike Turner married Majida Mourad.
2016: Increase in Assets and Second Marriage
By 2016, Mike Turner's reported assets had significantly increased since he entered Congress in 2002. This increase was partly attributed to his second marriage to an energy lobbyist, whose assets were also included in his financial disclosure.
2016: David Harlow receives 7 votes
In 2016, David Harlow received 7 votes.
2016: End of term as NATO Parliamentary Assembly President
In 2016, Michael Turner's term as President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly ended.
May 2017: Divorce Filing from Majida Mourad
In May 2017, Turner filed for divorce from Majida Mourad, alleging a "fraudulent contract".
2018: Appointment to House Intelligence Committee and Advocacy for Air Mobility Center
In 2018, Mike Turner was appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and pushed for the creation of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Ohio.
2018: House Armed Services Committee Report on F-35
In 2018, the House Armed Services Committee released a report raising concerns about the F-35 program's range and outdated technology.
2018: Advocacy for F-35 Program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Starting in 2018, Mike Turner led efforts within the Ohio congressional delegation to bring the F-35 program to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
April 2019: Formation of Water Quality Review Panel
In April 2019, Mike Turner established a panel to conduct an independent review of the water quality in the Dayton area.
April 2019: Porker of the Month Designation
In April 2019, Mike Turner was named "Porker of the Month" by Citizens Against Government Waste for his role in promoting increased spending on the F-35 program.
May 2019: F-35 Program Advocacy and House Armed Service Subcommittee Leadership
In May 2019, the F-35 program was brought to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, an initiative that Mike Turner had been advocating for. He also held a senior position on the House Armed Service's Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
August 2019: Response to Dayton Shooting and Gun Control Stance
Following the Dayton shooting in August 2019, Mike Turner announced his support for legislation restricting the sale of military-style weapons to civilians, limiting magazine capacity, and preventing dangerous individuals from accessing firearms.
November 19, 2019: Trump's Praise during Impeachment Inquiry
On November 19, 2019, President Trump publicly commended Mike Turner's questioning of witnesses during the impeachment inquiry.
June 2020: Cosponsoring the Holding China Accountable Act
In June 2020, Mike Turner cosponsored the Holding China Accountable Act, aiming to restrict visas for Chinese nationals in STEM-related fields entering the United States.
2020: Republican Primary Challenge
Michael Turner faced a challenge in the 2020 Republican primary from Kathi Flanders.
2020: Non-Participation in Election Contest Lawsuit
Mike Turner did not join the majority of Republican members of Congress in signing an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit that challenged the 2020 presidential election results.
2020: NRA Rating Downgrade
Mike Turner's NRA rating was downgraded to a "D" in 2020, following his shift in stance on gun control.
2021: Certification of Electoral College Votes
In 2021, Mike Turner voted to certify the Electoral College votes from both Arizona and Pennsylvania.
February 2022: Promotion of Debunked Claims about Hillary Clinton
In February 2022, Mike Turner publicly promoted unsubstantiated claims that Hillary Clinton spied on Trump's presidential campaign and White House, based on misinterpretations of John Durham's filings as special prosecutor.
July 19, 2022: Vote for Respect for Marriage Act
On July 19, 2022, Mike Turner voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which aimed to codify the right to same-sex marriage into federal law.
2022: Doctor of Liberal Studies
Michael Turner obtained a Doctor of Liberal Studies in urban economic development from Georgetown University in 2022.
2023: Vote Against Troop Withdrawal from Syria
In 2023, Mike Turner voted against H.Con.Res. 21, a resolution directing President Biden to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.
March 18, 2024: Defense of Trump's "Blood Bath" Comment
On March 18, 2024, Mike Turner defended Donald Trump's use of the term "blood bath" in a speech, arguing that it referred to the potential impact of Chinese manufacturers on the auto industry and not a call for violence.
January 15, 2025: Removal as Chair of House Intelligence Committee
On January 15, 2025, Mike Turner was removed from his position as chair of the House Intelligence Committee by Speaker Mike Johnson, allegedly due to concerns from Mar-a-Lago.
