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Joey Hensley
| Joey Hensley | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Caucus Treasurer, Tennessee House of Representatives | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 | ||
| 2003-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Memphis | |
| Associate's | Columbia State Community College | |
| M.D. | Memphis College of Medicine | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 28, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Hohenwald, TN | |
| Profession | Physician | |
| Religion | Pentacostal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Hensley served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2003 to 2012.
Biography
Hensley earned his AS from Columbia State Community College. He went on to receive his BS from the University of Memphis. He then earned his MD from the University of Tennessee-Memphis College of Medicine. He is a physician and serves as the Lewis County Medical Examiner.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hensley served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health & Human Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health & Human Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Equity | ||||
| • TennCare Oversight | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joey Hensley endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Hensley won election in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 28. Hensley defeated Dean Dickey in the August 2 Republican primary and defeated Tyler Cobb (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 28, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joey Hensley |
55.2% | 37,361 | |
| Democratic | Tyler Cobb | 44.8% | 30,375 | |
| Total Votes | 67,736 | |||
| Tennessee State Senate, District 28 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Joey Hensley |
76.6% | 12,589 |
| Dean Dickey | 23.4% | 3,847 |
| Total Votes | 16,436 | |
2010
Hensley ran for re-election to the 70th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3] He defeated Democrat Calvin Moore in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Hensley won re-election to the 70th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent J.W. Hampton Sr. (D). [5]
Hensley raised $61,770 for his campaign while Hampton raised $3,590. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 70 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joey Hensley (R)
|
14,976 | |||
| J.W. Hampton Sr. (D) | 4,892 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year. In 2010, Hensley received $80,855 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joey Hensley's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $7,600 |
| House Republican Caucus Of Tennessee | $6,300 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $3,250 |
| Burks, Pat | $2,000 |
| Schwarz, Jacob | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $80,855 |
2008
Hensley raised $61,770 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Medical Association | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $1,250 |
| 15 different donors | $1,000 |
Personal
Hensley and his wife, Gina, have two children. They currently reside in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Joey Hensley News Feed
- Senate panel questions UT funding of sex week - San Francisco Chronicle
- Lt. Governor Ramsey Appoints 3 To Education Board - The Chattanoogan
- Giles County Archives Receives Grant - WKSR
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Joey Hensley
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Tennessee Conservative State Legislative Leaders Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," retrieved July 5, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 70
- ↑ District 70 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Barry Doss (R) |
| Preceded by Jim Kyle (D) |
Tennessee State Senate District 28 2012–Present |
Succeeded by NA |
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