Steve Henson
Steve Henson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 41. Henson assumed office in 2003. Henson left office on January 10, 2021.
Henson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 41. Henson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Henson served in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 41 from 1990 to 1998 and serving as assistant floor leader for Governor Zell Miller.
Biography
Henson was born on March 30, 1959. He earned his B.S. in economics from the University of Georgia. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and vocational administrator at the Henson Training Institute and in human resource development.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Henson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Urban Affairs Committee, Vice Chairman
- State Institutions and Property Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Administrative Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
| • State Institutions and Property |
| • Urban Affairs, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Henson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
| • Urban Affairs, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Henson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Urban Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Administrative Affairs |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Henson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Urban Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Henson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020
Steve Henson did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 41
Incumbent Steve Henson won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 41 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Henson (D) | 100.0 | 51,843 |
| Total votes: 51,843 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41
Incumbent Steve Henson defeated Sabrina Mckenzie in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Henson | 50.4 | 6,928 |
| Sabrina Mckenzie | 49.6 | 6,817 | ||
| Total votes: 13,745 | |||
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2016
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Steve Henson ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 41 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia State Senate, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steve Henson Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 52,579 | |
| Total Votes | 52,579 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Steve Henson ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 41 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia State Senate, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve Henson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Stephen B. "Steve" Henson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Henson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 41. Henson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9] Henson ran unopposed in the general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steve Henson Incumbent |
100% | 49,740 | |
| Total Votes | 49,740 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Henson won re-election to the 41st District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the July 20 primary and defeated Jordan Johnson (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11] He defeated Eric Christ in the November 2 general election.[12]
| Georgia State Senate District 41 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Henson Incumbent |
57.5% | 24,070 | |
| Republican | Jordan Johnson | 42.5% | 17,784 | |
| Total Votes | 41,854 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Henson won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 41st Senate district. Henson ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 47,519 votes.[13] Henson raised $44,425 for his campaign.[14]
| Georgia State Senate District 41 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Henson Incumbent |
100% | 47,519 | |
| Total Votes | 47,519 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Henson won re-election to District 41 of the Georgia State Senate against Frank Auman (R).[15]
| Georgia State Senate District 41 General Election, 2006 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Henson Incumbent |
57.4% | 21,254 | |
| Republican | Frank Auman | 42.6% | 15,803 | |
| Total Votes | 37,057 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Noteworthy events
Henson, along with his Georgia State Senate colleagues, entered self-quarantine after State Sen. Brandon Beach tested positive for coronavirus.[16]
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External links
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- Sen. Henson's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002,1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Senate official election results for 2008," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ District 41 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 20, 2011
- ↑ WGAU 98.7FM & AM1340, “Senator tests positive for coronavirus, Athens lawmakers self-quarantine,” March 19, 2020
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Georgia State Senate - District 41 2003–2021 |
Succeeded by Kim Jackson (D) |
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