Claim: Mike Turner ran for six elections under the Republican party and has ran against various Democrat candidates such as Rick Carne who lost against him in 2002, in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term.
Evidence: Turner received 58% of the vote following the retirement of 23-year incumbent Democrat Tony P. Hall from Congress after Hall was named U. N. Special Envoy for Hunger Issues by President George W. Bush. 2002 Rick Carne 41% Michael R. Turner 59% Jane Mitakides Michael R. Turner Richard Chema Michael R. Turner Jane Mitakides Michael R. Turner Joe Roberts Michael R. Turner George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. The president is elected indirectly through the Electoral College to a four-year term, along with the vice president.