2011 Political Races

State Senator, 10th District

Dennis L. Parrett

Democrat

Profession: Business owner

Education: Graduated from West Hardin High School and the University of Kentucky.

Family: Married with three children

Organizations: North Central Education Foundation
KY FFA Foundation
KY Retail Federation
Agribusiness Assoc. of KY
Hardin County Democratic Executive Committee

Experience: Owner/manager of Cecilia Farm Service
Self-employed farmer, crop insurance business
Past member of Hardin County Board of Adjustments
Hardin County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Hardin County Reapportionment Committee
E'town-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce

Why Running: I am interested in bringing jobs, enhancing our educational opportunities in our region, and providing the proper services for our senior citizens and for our military personnel active and retired with conservative family values and proven common sense leadership.

Elizabeth Tori

Republican

Profession: State Senator

Education: Attended Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky.

Family: Five children.

Organizations: Veterans organizations in Hardin and Jefferson counties.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Lincoln Trail Area Development District
Kentucky Heartland Feeding America
CORE Committee Hardin County

Experience: 15 1/2 years as a Kentucky State Senator
20 years as a business owner, sole proprietor
17 years Civil Service employee, including 6 years as a teacher in Fort Knox Community Schools.

Why Running: I have been grateful and honored to serve the 10th Senate District for the past 15 1/2 years. I wish to continue my work in support of the military and veterans, and be a loyal and dedicated conservative Senator for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.