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Hayes, a passionate educator running for Congress in an outsider’s year

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Jahana Hayes took 19 high school students to California during Spring Break this year to help build a Habitat for Humanity house in an area decimated by forest fires and had an epiphany – she should run for Congress.“I wanted to give those kids a voice,” said Hayes, who would be the first black woman Connecticut sends to Congress.
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Filed under: Politics, Washington, 5th District, Democratic primary, Habitat for Humanity, Jahana Hayes, John F. Kennedy High School, Mary Glassman

Barden, Hockley say they won’t run for Esty’s seat

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Updated at 5:50 p.m.
WASHINGTON – Sandy Hook Promise founders Nicole Hockley and Mark Barden on Friday said they have decided against running for Rep. Elizabeth Esty’s congressional seat. Meanwhile, former Newtown Rabbi Shaul Praver announced his intention to enter the race. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Politics, Washington, 5th District, Congress, delegates, election, Elizabeth Esty, Manny Santos