Dennis Parrett | |
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Minority Whip of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office August 23, 2017 –January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Julian Carroll |
Succeeded by | David Yates |
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 10th district | |
In office January 1,2011 –January 1,2023 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Tori |
Succeeded by | Matthew Deneen |
Personal details | |
Born | October 30,1959 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Elizabethtown,Kentucky |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Website | parrett4senate |
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