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Mike Turner

Republican US representative for Ohio's 10th District since 2013; former House Intelligence chair.

Last refreshed: 17 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Is Mike Turner's Dayton seat slipping towards Democrats?

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Background

Mike Turner has served in the US House since 2003 and has represented Ohio's 10th District, around Dayton, since 2013. On 16 October 2026 Cook Political Report moved his seat from Likely to Lean Republican, one of three Ohio House changes that day, all towards Democrats.

Turner was mayor of Dayton from 1994 to 2002. He chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2023 until he was removed from the post in 2025, and was president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly from 2014 to 2016.

Ohio is also holding a special Senate election, where outside groups filed $44.1m of independent expenditures in one late-September week. Cook had moved Ohio's 1st District, held by Democrat Greg Landsman, to Lean Democrat in April.

Common Questions
Is Mike Turner's seat competitive in 2026?
Cook Political Report moved Ohio's 10th District from Likely to Lean Republican on 16 October 2026.Source: Cook Political Report
What district does Mike Turner represent?
Turner represents Ohio's 10th District, around Dayton, and has served in The House since 2003.Source: US House of Representatives
When did Mike Turner chair the House Intelligence Committee?
Turner chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2023 until he was removed from the post in 2025.Source: Wikipedia
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 17 October 2026. Editorial standards.