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Biography. Jahana Hayes represents Connecticut’s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives. The district spans northwest and central Connecticut and includes Danbury, Litchfield County, the Farmington Valley, the Naugatuck Valley, Meriden, and her hometown of Waterbury.
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.
Learn about Jahana Hayes, the first African-American Congresswoman from Connecticut and a former National Teacher of the Year. Read her story of overcoming poverty and addiction, and her legislative focus on education, health care, and social justice.
Oct 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jahana Hayes, who rose from poverty and teen motherhood to become a history teacher, National Teacher of the Year, and the first African American woman to represent Connecticut in Congress. Find out how she overcame the odds and challenges to win a majority white district in 2018.
Jahana Hayes is a community advocate, nationally-recognized educator, and problem solver. Having overcome poverty, homelessness, and teenage motherhood, she understands why so many people feel left out of the conversation.
The Office of Congresswoman Jahana Hayes strives to serve the people of Connecticut’s 5th District by elevating their voices in Congress and empowering them to be their own best advocate to impact meaningful change in their communities.
Jan 3, 2019 · Jahana Hayes, a Waterbury history teacher with no political experience, was sworn in as a member of Congress Thursday, becoming the first black Democrat elected to the U.S. House of ...
