CT’s delegation prepares to gain significant influence with new committee roles. They want to strike a balance on oversight and priorities.
Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district since 2019.
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Hayes, Shea compete in CT 5th District as national attention shifts
The 5th District is the most competitive in CT. Both candidates got a boost from super PACs, but outside money has mostly dried up this time.
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With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority
Members of CT’s delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
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Jahana Hayes splits with CT delegation on U.S. aid to Israel
The House blocked the amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid. But the vote divided the Democratic Party as public opinion shifts on Israel.
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CT delegation opposes shutdown deal over health care subsidies
CT Democrats said they will continue to fight to extend premium subsidies that will soon expire for Affordable Care Act health plans.
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Murphy: Canceling Jimmy Kimmel is ‘censorship,’ ‘not America’
Sen. Chris Murphy said the Trump administration is using the Charlie Kirk shooting to justify going after those who don’t agree with Trump.
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WATCH: Rep. Jahana Hayes IN THE ROOM
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sat with Rep. Jahana Hayes on May 29, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at Newtown’s C.H. Booth Library.
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Jahana Hayes on Trump’s second term: ‘Everything seems urgent’
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes said she has a new sense of urgency to speak out forcefully on issues she cares about, like nutrition and education.
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As U.S. House passes ‘big beautiful bill,’ CT delegation joins opposition
The bill, designed to carry out Trump’s agenda on taxes, immigration and energy, could have several implications for Connecticut.
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Proposed SNAP rules could lead to benefit or eligibility cuts in CT
A new federal cost-sharing plan, plus new rules, are raising concerns about trimming SNAP benefits or eligibility in states like Connecticut.
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REGISTER: Rep. Jahana Hayes is IN THE ROOM May 29
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky will sit with Rep. Jahana Hayes on May 29, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at Newtown’s C.H. Booth Library.
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CT delegation reflects on Jan. 6 riot as Congress certifies Trump win
Connecticut lawmakers who were at the U.S. Capitol when rioters broke in four years ago say it serves as a reminder about the ‘fragility of our democracy.’
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CT delegation charts uncertain path amid national GOP wins
Democrats won every federal race in CT, but their roles are likely to shift as Republicans took back the Senate and may keep the House.
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Jahana Hayes defeats George Logan in CT’s 5th House District
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes defeated Republican challenger George Logan by an estimated 6 percentage points in the 5th House District.
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Hayes-Logan battle in 5th District could have national implications
The 5th District rematch has familiar refrains from 2022. But in this presidential election year, attacks and tone have grown more heated.