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Jahana Hayes

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.

Infobox

Preceded by
Elizabeth Esty
Born
Jahana Flemming (1973-03-08) March 8, 1973 (age 52)Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Milford Hayes
Children
4
Education
Naugatuck Valley Community College (AA) Southern Connecticut State University (BA)University of Saint Joseph (MA)University of Bridgeport (SYC)
Website
House websiteCampaign website
Party
Democratic

Tables

Democratic primary results, Connecticut 2018[36] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
39,657
Candidate
100%
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jahana Hayes
24,693
62.27%
Democratic
Mary Glassman
14,964
37.73%
Total votes
39,657
100%
Connecticut's 5th congressional district results, 2018[37] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
270,664
Candidate
100%
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jahana Hayes
142,901
52.80%
Working Families
Jahana Hayes
8,324
3.08%
Total
Jahana Hayes
151,225
55.87%
Republican
Manny Santos
115,146
42.54%
Independent Party
Manny Santos
4,280
1.58%
Total
Manny Santos
119,426
44.12%
Write-in
13
0.01%
Total votes
270,664
100%
Democratic hold
Connecticut's 5th congressional district results, 2020[38] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
349,524
Candidate
100%
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jahana Hayes
183,797
52.58%
Working Families
Jahana Hayes
8,687
2.49%
Total
Jahana Hayes (incumbent)
192,484
55.07%
Republican
David X. Sullivan
151,988
43.48%
Independent Party
Bruce W. Walczak
5,052
1.45%
Total votes
349,524
100%
Democratic hold
Connecticut's 5th congressional district results, 2022[39] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
253,672
Candidate
100%
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jahana Hayes
123,818
48.81%
Working Families
Jahana Hayes
4,020
1.58%
Total
Jahana Hayes (incumbent)
127,838
50.39%
Republican
George Logan
123,342
48.62%
Independent Party
George Logan
2,492
0.98%
Total
George Logan
125,834
49.61%
Total votes
253,672
100%
Democratic hold
2024 Connecticut's 5th congressional district election[40] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
335,678
Candidate
100%
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jahana Hayes
170,243
50.72%
Working Families
Jahana Hayes
8,886
2.65%
Total
Jahana Hayes (incumbent)
179,129
53.36%
Republican
George Logan
156,470
46.61%
Write-in
79
0.02%
Total votes
335,678
100%
Democratic hold
· External links
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byJosh Harder
Preceded byJosh Harder
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byJosh Harder
U.S. House of Representatives
United States representatives by seniority 210th
U.S. House of Representatives
Succeeded byChrissy Houlahan
House of Representatives
Preceded byElizabeth Esty
Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Connecticut's 5th congressional district 2019–present
Incumbent
order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byJosh Harder
United States representatives by seniority 210th
Succeeded byChrissy Houlahan

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