Background
Hensley, Anthony Marc was born on September 2, 1953 in Topeka. Son of Harland Leroy and Georgina Haydon Hensley.
Hensley, Anthony Marc was born on September 2, 1953 in Topeka. Son of Harland Leroy and Georgina Haydon Hensley.
Bachelor of Science, Washburn University, 1975. Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1988.
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.
Hensley graduated from Washburn University in 1975 and later received his master"s degree in special education from Kansas State University. He then taught special education at Topeka"s Capital City School until 2011.
Today, Senator. Hensley teaches government and political affairs to high school students within the Topeka area.
Senator. Hensley currently serves on the following legislative committees:
Some of the top contributors to Hensley"s 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:
Kansas Democratic Party, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Association of Realtors, Kansas Cr Union Association, Kansas Dental Association.
Political parties were his largest donor group.
Chairman Washburn U. Young Democrats, 1972-1973, Shawnee County Democratic Control Committee, 1981-1986, 2d District Democratic Committee, 1991-1993. Committeeman 8th precinct 4th Ward Democratic Committee, Topeka, since 1976. Member Breakthrough House.
Member Optimists.
Married Deborah Hensley. 1 child, Kathleen.