USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyConnecticut · Connecticut's 5th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Jahana Hayes
Profile
Jahana Hayes is an American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. Before entering politics, Hayes had a distinguished career in education, notably being named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year. Her legislative work focuses on public education, labor rights, and social equity, and she serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce.
Details
- Born
- March 8, 1973 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Waterbury, Connecticut
- Education
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Saint Joseph, University of Bridgeport
- Career
- Educator, government and history teacher
