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Republican Senator Dies In Freak Accident … But His Name Will Still Be On Next Month’s Ballot

Russell Bartlett

Voters in one Kentucky district were shocked to learn that their representative in the state Senate had been severely injured after driving his lawnmower into an empty pool.

Republican Johnnie Turner died this week from his injuries, leaving his friends and family mourning and the immediate future of the district mired in uncertainty.

As the New York Post reported:

In recent years, Turner made headlines as he battled for pro-coal industry legislation and other measures to shore up the economy in his district, which took a hit due to cheaper natural gas prices and tougher environmental regulations, CBS News reported.

Because Turner died so close to the Nov. 5 election, his name will still appear on the general election ballot, the outlet said.

His only challenger, an Independent, recently withdrew from the race.

Read Full Article Here…(wltreport.com)


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