Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes DEMDemocrat

United States Representative, CT-5

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Jahana HayesDEMDemocrat United States Representative, CT-5
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5
Years of Experience
CTResidence (state)

Jahana Hayes (née Flemming: born March 8, 1973) is an American educator and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district, once represented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, comprises much of the state's northwestern portion, including New Britain, Danbury, and Waterbury. A member of the Democratic Party, Hayes is the first Black woman and Black Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress. She was recognized as the National Teacher of the Year in 2016.

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Campaign Funding

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$1,850,568
Total Raised
$1,294,101
Total Spent
$556,467
Cash on Hand
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education7 - 7 of 5
State of Connecticut Intermediate Administration or Supervision
Certified Administrative Endorsement
2015 - Current
University of Bridgeport
Sixth-Year Degree Educational Administration and Supervision
2013 - 2014
University of Saint Joseph
MA Curriculum and Instruction
2010 - 2012
Southern Connecticut State University
BA Secondary Education and Teaching/History
2003 - 2005
Naugatuck Valley Community College
AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; General Studies and Humanities
2000 - 2002
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Connecticut
2019 - Current
Talent and Professional Development Supervisor
Waterbury Public Schools
2017 - Current
History Teacher
Waterbury Public Schools
2006 - 2017
History Teacher
James Hillhouse High School
2004 - 2006
Former Social Studies Teacher
John F. Kennedy High School
Former Teacher
Southbury Training School
Other Experience1 - 11 of 11
Member
National Education Association
Current
Co-Advisor
Helping Out People Everywhere (HOPE) Club
Former Chair
John F. Kennedy High School School of Academic Renown Review Board
Former Member
Service Employees International Union 1199
Chair
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Agriculture Committee, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Education and Labor Committee, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Committee on Education and Labor, United State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
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