Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district. She made history as the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from Connecticut. Prior to her election in 2018, Hayes was an educator and the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, recognized for her commitment to education and advocacy for students. Hayes has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and social justice during her time in office. She was recently in the news due to her participation in a CNN town hall aimed at addressing constituent concerns in a politically charged environment.
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Democratic representative Jahana Hayes called for passing gun laws in response to the shooting.
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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes expressed concern for Zia's family and emphasized the importance of credibility in upholding promises to allies.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
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Democrat Jahana Hayes expresses regret for voting alongside Republican colleagues on a controversial bill.
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Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., said during a recent CNN town hall event that she regretted voting for the Laken Riley Act earlier this year.
Democratic congresswoman says she regrets voting for Laken Riley ActUnited States· 2025-04-11
Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
Watch: Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial billUnited States· 2025-04-11
Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill.
CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress: Key takeawaysUnited States· 2025-04-11
Hayes was a public school history teacher for 15 years and is the first Black congresswoman elected to represent Connecticut.
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Jahana Hayes is a Democratic representative from Connecticut.
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