Dorsey Ridley

J. Dorsey Ridley (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician. He was a member of the Kentucky Senate from the 4th District, serving from 2004 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[5] First elected in a July 2004 special election following the death of senator Paul Herron, he was defeated for reelection in 2018 by Republican Robby Mills.

Dorsey Ridley
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 4th district
In office July 2004 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Paul Herron[1]
Succeeded by	Robby Mills[2]
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1995
Preceded by	Roy Joe Head[3]
Succeeded by	Jim Gooch[4]
Personal details
Born	(1953-11-26) November 26, 1953 (age 71)
Political party	Democratic

Ridley served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. He was first elected in 1986, defeating incumbent Roy Joe Head in the Democratic primary election. He did not seek reelection in 1994.

In 2022 Ridley ran for County Judge/Executive of Henderson County but lost to incumbent Republican Brad Schneider.