During her first 100 days in office, Hayes has distinguished herself as a former teacher who is also willing to be a student.
James Clyburn
Hayes focuses on education and gun control — not drama
During her first 100 days in office, Hayes has distinguished herself as a former teacher who is also willing to be a student.
Hayes not your typical freshman, will join group of black lawmakers with growing influence
WASHINGTON – When she’s sworn into the next Congress, Rep.-elect Jahana Hayes will not be your typical freshman lawmaker with limited influence. Instead, she will be joining a group with the outsized clout — and the ability to potentially block Nancy Pelosi’s bid to be re-elected Speaker of the House.
Minority votes important – but elusive — in tight congressional races
In 2012, President Obama was at the top of the ticket, drawing minorities to the polls in Connecticut and across the nation. But he’s not on the ballot in this midterm election and that is expected to change the political calculus on how minority votes will affect some Connecticut congressional races.