Anthony Hensley
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| Anthony Hensley | |
| Kansas Senate District 19 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1993 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Special Education Teacher |
| Website | Senate site |
Senator Hensley at the 2009 Labor Caucus |
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Anthony Hensley is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 19th District since 1993. He has been the Minority Leader since 1996 and has also been a committeeman of the Democratic Precinct since 1976. In 1992, he was the Majority Whip. From 1977 to 1992, he was a Representative. In 1991 and 1992, he was the chairman of the 2nd District Democratic Committee and from 1981 to 1986, he was the chairman of the Shawnee County Democratic Central Committee.
Policy positions
See: Sen. Hensley issue positions on Project Vote Smart
The Kansas Democratic Party website lists his focuses as education, affordable health care, tax fairness, safety, job training, fair wages, and services for the disabled and aging.[1]
Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Hensley includes:
- A bill limiting state employee lobbying[2]
- A bill regarding election commissioners[3]
- A resolution encouraging the creation of a U.S. laser defense program[4]
- A bill to give journalists special privileges in obtaining information[5]
- A bill establishing a Kansas bioscience authority[6]
Committee assignments
Sen. Hensley serves on these legislative committees:[7]
- Confirmation Oversight (vice-chair)
- Education
- Interstate Cooperation
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Joint Committee on Legislative Coordinating Council
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Transportation
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hensley was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Shari Webber (R).[8] Hensley raised $129,510 for his campaign, while Webber raised $18,090.[9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Anthony Hensley (D)
| 17,436 | 64.5% | ||
| Shari Webber (R) | 9,557 | 35.4% | ||
Campaign Donors
2008
In 2008 Hensley collected $129,510 in donations[10]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Democratic Party | $27,075 |
| AT&T | $2,400 |
| Kansas Credit Union Association | $2,000 |
| Carpenters District Council of Kansas City & Vicinity | $2,000 |
External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Anthony Hensley on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by '' | Kansas Senate District 19 1993–present | Succeeded by NA |
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