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Jahana Hayes

Details

Party Affiliation
Democratic
In Office Since
Jan 1, 2019

Federal Roster & Campaign Finance

Bioguide ID
H001081
Chamber
US House
State
CT
District
5
Total Receipts (2026)
$1,290,078
Total Disbursements
$728,471
Cash on Hand
$1,084,158
Coverage End Date
Jun 30, 2026
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Meetings

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Election History

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Recent Bills Sponsored

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Recent Votes

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Biography

Jahana Hayes (née Flemming: born March 8, 1973) is an American 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 became the first Black woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. She was recognized as the National Teacher of the Year in 2016.

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From the English Wikipedia article “Jahana Hayes”, available under CC BY-SA.