2006 Hensley unopposed for the August 3, 2006 Republican Primary, winning with 4,660 votes,[REF] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 10,813 votes (62.9%) against Democratic nominee Timothy Dickey [REF].
2010 Hensley and returning 2002 Democratic opponent Calvin Moore were both unopposed their August 5, 2010 primaries,[REF] setting up a rematch; Hensley won the November 2, 2010 General election with 10,026 votes (64.1%) against Moore [REF].