Democrat Wendell Ford is the state’s most recent governor to also serve in the U.S. Senate. Until his record was surpassed by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Ford was the longest-serving Kentucky senator.
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Who was the most recent Kentucky governor to also serve in the U.S. Senate?

Democrat Wendell Ford is the state’s most recent governor to also serve in the U.S. Senate. Until his record was surpassed by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Ford was the longest-serving Kentucky senator.