Former Kentucky Senate Democratic whip dies

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 424

Last Updated: 3 days, 12 hours ago

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Former Kentucky Democratic Senate Whip Dennis Parrett died Sunday. He was 66.

The Democratic Senate Caucus announced his death Monday morning on social media. Parrett, of Elizabethtown, represented the 10th Senate District from 2011 to 2023. The caucus gave condolences to Parrett’s family, friends, colleagues and former constituents.

“Senator Parrett served with humility, dedication, and a deep commitment to the people of his district. In Frankfort, he worked to make Kentucky more …

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