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Kevin S. Hensley
2014 - Present
2026
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Kevin Hensley (Republican Party) is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 9. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Hensley (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kevin S. Hensley earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Delaware in 1988. Hensley’s career experience includes working as a real estate broker and small business owner. His volunteer experience includes serving with the Junior Achievement and District Mentoring Program, which describes itself as, “the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.”[1] Hensley was elected to serve as the Representative for Delaware House District 9.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hensley was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- House Education Committee
- Health & Human Development Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Joint Finance Committee
2021-2022
Hensley was assigned to the following committees:
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Joint Finance Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- House Education Committee
- Health & Human Development Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Hensley was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Finance Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Health & Social Services Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Health & Human Development |
| • Housing & Community Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hensley served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Health & Human Development |
| • Housing & Community Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Kevin Hensley defeated Terrell Williams in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Hensley (R) | 52.8 | 8,762 |
 | Terrell Williams (D) | 47.2 | 7,844 | |
| Total votes: 16,606 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Terrell Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Hensley advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hensley in this election.
2022
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Kevin Hensley defeated Terrell Williams in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Hensley (R) | 55.9 | 5,719 |
| Terrell Williams (D) | 44.1 | 4,510 | |
| Total votes: 10,229 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Terrell Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Hensley advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
2020
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Kevin Hensley defeated Debbie Harrington in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Hensley (R) | 54.8 | 9,812 |
 | Debbie Harrington (D) | 45.2 | 8,094 | |
| Total votes: 17,906 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Debbie Harrington advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Hensley advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9.
2018
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Kevin Hensley defeated Monique Johns in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Hensley (R) | 58.7 | 6,961 |
| Monique Johns (D) | 41.3 | 4,899 | ||
| Total votes: 11,860 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Monique Johns defeated Debbie Harrington and Jim Ryan in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Monique Johns | 50.1 | 1,204 | |
| Debbie Harrington | 31.4 | 754 | |
| Jim Ryan | 18.5 | 443 | ||
| Total votes: 2,401 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Kevin Hensley advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 9 on September 6, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was July 12, 2016.
Incumbent Kevin S. Hensley defeated Monique Johns in the Delaware House of Representatives District 9 general election.[3][4]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin S. Hensley Incumbent |
60.36% | 7,812 | |
| Democratic | Monique Johns | 39.64% | 5,130 | |
| Total Votes | 12,942 | |||
| Source: Delaware Department of Elections | ||||
Monique Johns defeated Richard Griffiths in the Delaware House of Representatives District 9 Democratic primary.[5][6][3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Monique Johns |
60.91% | 879 | |
| Democratic | Richard Griffiths | 39.09% | 564 | |
| Total Votes | 1,443 | |||
Incumbent Kevin S. Hensley ran unopposed in the Delaware House of Representatives District 9 Republican primary.[5][6][3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kevin S. Hensley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. Jason J. Hortiz was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kevin S. Hensley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hensley defeated Hortiz and Douglas A. Campbell, Jr. (I) in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin S. Hensley |
51.5% | 3,290 | |
| Democratic | Jason J. Hortiz | 46.2% | 2,950 | |
| Independent | Douglas A. Campbell, Jr. | 2.4% | 152 | |
| Total Votes | 6,392 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
Kevin Hensley did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Hensley's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
The Economy and Jobs
- Excerpt: "Kevin believes in lessening regulation to spur growth, development and jobs creation. He will propose legislation and support policies that foster growth in small business activity and hiring. When small businesses thrive, local communities thrive."
Education
- Excerpt: "Kevin will bring much needed leadership to the Delaware House of Representatives to tackle the challenges our schools and children face in achieving quality education. He will bring a hands-on approach – he will ask to be Principal for a Day in order to interact with students and teachers in finding solutions for our education system."
Open Government
- Excerpt: "When it comes to government, Kevin promises to make it more open and transparent. He will propose openly posting Joint Finance and Bond Bill meeting dates and introducing legislation to provide streaming coverage of House proceedings. He will invite student government leaders to spend a day with him in the legislature. And he will hold town hall meetings on major policy issues as well as discussing real life issues such as caring for aging parents and preventing crime."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 9 to June 30.
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2023
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In 2023, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 30. |
2022
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In 2022, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 11 to June 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 12 to June 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 30. |
2019
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In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 8 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 10 through June 30. The legislature held a special session on July 2.
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2016
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In 2016, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 12 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 13 through June 30.
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Noteworthy events
2025 Drunken driving charges
On January 6, 2025, Hensley was charged with second-degree vehicular assault and driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. These charges stemmed from a collision in November, 2024, between Hensley’s vehicle and another driver. Neither driver was left with life-threatening injuries. Hensley was arrested without incident following the collision. Hensley was also charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic and failure to possess proof of insurance.[11]
On April 16, Hensley pleaded guilty. In addition to losing his driver's license for a year, Hensley was ordered to pay a $500 fine, as well as serve probation while undergoing DUI instruction. Speaking on the incident, Hensley said, "It served as a wake-up call to me and, as a result, I have chosen to make significant changes in my personal life, including entering a recovery program."[12]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Delaware House of Representatives District 9 |
Officeholder Delaware House of Representatives District 9 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Junior Achievement, "About JA," accessed November 30, 2019
- ↑ https://legis.delaware.gov/AssemblyMember/150/Hensley Delaware General Assembly, "Representative Kevin S Hensley," accessed November 30, 2019]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Delaware.gov, "General election candidates," accessed September 27, 2016 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "glist16" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "glist16" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, "General Election (Official Results)," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Delaware.gov, "Primary election candidates," accessed July 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Delaware Department of Elections, Primary Election (Official Returns)," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Hensley for the House, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Delaware First Media, “State Rep. Kevin Hensley scheduled for arraignment following DUI, vehicular assault charges" accessed January 9, 2025
- ↑ delaware online, “Delaware representative loses driver's license for year after DUI, vehicular assault plea" accessed April 18, 2025
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Delaware House of Representatives District 9 2014-Present |
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