In his first bid for public office in 1998, Turnham was Democratic Nominee for the 3rd District's U.S. Congressional Seat against incumbent U.S. Congressman Bob Riley, and lost the race with 42% of all votes cast.
Turnham was Democratic Nominee for the 3rd District's U.S. Congressional Seat against incumbent U.S. Congressman Bob Riley. This was in his first bid for public office in 1998. Turnham lost the race with 42% of all votes cast. This was in his first bid for public office in 1998.