Dennis Parrett
Dennis Parrett (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 1, 2011. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Parrett (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 10. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On August 23, 2017, Senate Democrats elected Parrett as minority whip. He replaced state Sen. Julian Carroll (D), who was removed from the position on July 23, 2017, after he was accused of sexual harassment.[1]
Biography
Dennis received his B.S. in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky in 1981. His professional experience includes working as co-owner of Cecilia Farm Service.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Parrett was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Committee on Committees
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
2019-2020
Parrett was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Senate Enrollment Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Enrollment |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Parrett served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Parrett served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Parrett served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
Dennis Parrett did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 10
Incumbent Dennis Parrett won election in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dennis Parrett (D) | 100.0 | 24,224 | |
| Total votes: 24,224 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 10
Incumbent Dennis Parrett advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 10 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Dennis Parrett | |
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2014
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Dennis L. Parrett ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Parrett defeated Republican incumbent Elizabeth Tori by a margin of 16,291 to 15,250 in the November 2 general election.[5]
In the May 18 primary election, Parrett ran unopposed.[6]>
| Kentucky State Senate, District 10 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dennis Parrett (D)
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16,291 | 51.7% | ||
| Elizabeth Tori (R) | 15,250 | 48.3% | ||
| Kentucky State Senate, District 1 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dennis Parrett
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100% | |||
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Today, "Parrett elected Senate minority whip by Democratic colleagues," August 23, 2017
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky State Senate District 10 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Matthew Deneen (R) |
