Judge Lee Turner Announces Re-Election Campaign for District Judge

District Judge Lee Turner has announced his candidacy for re-election as District Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, serving Kay and Noble Counties in 2026.

Judge Turner was first elected to the bench in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, he served more than six years as Special Judge, beginning with his appointment in 2012. He is now in his fourteenth year of judicial service.

Throughout his career, Judge Turner has remained committed to serving the citizens of Kay and Noble Counties with integrity, fairness, and impartiality. With over 30 years of legal experience and more than four decades of public service, he brings a depth of knowledge and proven leadership to the bench.

Before entering the legal profession, Judge Turner served as a police officer with the Lawton Police Department. He later earned a Bachelor of Accounting degree, cum laude, from Cameron University in 1992, followed by his Juris Doctor, With Distinction, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1995, where he graduated in the top 25% of his class.

Judge Turner’s judicial philosophy is rooted in a commitment to the rule of law. He adheres to a strict textualist and constitutionalist approach, applying the law as written while ensuring due process and equal access to the courts for all citizens. He believes every individual who enters the courtroom deserves to be heard and treated with respect.

As the elected District Judge for both Kay and Noble Counties, Judge Turner also serves as Chief Judge of the district. In this role, he oversees court administration, case assignments, and judicial operations, working closely with associate district judges, special judges, and court staff to ensure efficient and fair administration of justice.

Judge Turner also served as Presiding Judge of the North-Central Judicial Administrative District for 2023–2024, where he coordinated judicial operations across multiple counties and handled case reassignments when conflicts arose.

He credits much of his professional development to the mentorship of respected members of the judiciary and values the experience gained through years of collaboration on the bench.

Judge Turner and his wife, Kim, have lived in Ponca City since 1995. Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Together, they have raised four children and are proud grandparents. They have been active members of Northeast Baptist Church since 2009, where Judge Turner has served in various leadership and volunteer roles.

Judge Turner remains dedicated to preserving the integrity of the justice system and continuing his service to the people of Kay and Noble Counties.

“I am committed to upholding the law fairly, firmly, and impartially. It would be an honor to continue serving our community.”

Judge Turner respectfully asks for the support and vote of the citizens of Kay and Noble Counties in the June 16, 2026 primary election.