Anthony Hensley

Anthony Hensley (born September 2, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 19th district since 1992. He was the Minority Leader from 1996 through 2021 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. On November 3, 2020, he was defeated in his re-election campaign by Republican Rick Kloos.

Anthony Hensley
Minority Leader of the Kansas Senate
In office
January 8, 1996  January 11, 2021
Succeeded byDinah Sykes
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 11, 1993  January 11, 2021
Preceded byNancy Parrish
Succeeded byRick Kloos
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 58th district
In office
January 10, 1977  January 11, 1993
Preceded byWilliam Kenneth Marshall
Succeeded byRichard M. Nichols
Personal details
Born (1953-09-02) September 2, 1953
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDeborah Hensley
Children1
EducationWashburn University (BA)
Kansas State University (MA)
WebsiteOfficial website
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