Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 2:46 PM

We remember

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. It is a day in our nation’s history that we will never forget. Today, I reflect on the sense of community that swept our nation in the days and weeks that followed. We immediately and instinctively banded together as Americans. …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 2:02 PM

This year, especially – Happy Labor Day

This Labor Day may be different than most years – no parades, no in-person celebrations. Yet this year in particular, please join me in honoring the historic sacrifices of American workers. Labor Day traditionally honors the men, women, and children who put their lives on the line to fight for th…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

August 30, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Let’s keep up the momentum!

We are so grateful for the outpouring of community support as we kick off Jahana’s FIRST re-election campaign. This is about so much more than an election – it is about resetting our communal morality. John – We are so grateful for the outpouring of community support as we kick off …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 7:52 PM

My re-election campaign

With the General Election campaign officially underway, we have a lot of work to do. We are in the most important fundraising quarter of this campaign – the final full quarter before the November election. This is my first re-election campaign, and it is the most critical one. We did not come thi…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 3:07 PM

DNC got you excited? Us too!

Over this past week, Democrats showed everyone what we stand for as a party. We discussed affordable healthcare and childcare, quality education, saving the environment, and so much more. Lifelong-educator Dr. Jill Biden spoke from her old classroom. Kamala Harris, the first Black and Asian Ameri…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM

JOIN US TONIGHT — Educators for Biden with me and Sen. Warren!

Today is Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention! I am excited to be joining a virtual watch party this evening with Educators for Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and many others. Later tonight, our future First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, will be speaking to the nation from her former Brandywine …

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Just Launched...

We are so excited to present our new campaign website! We tried to build this site with you in mind. From detailed information about the issues Jahana has been working on, to press articles, to the latest campaign news, to links to volunteer or donate, we hope this site provides everything you ne…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Kamala Harris – Madam Vice President

To say I am THRILLED about Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate is an understatement. This is a powerful and historic moment, as Kamala Harris is the first Black and Asian American woman on a major party ticket. John – To say I am THRILLED about Joe Bide…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 10:16 PM

An important time for our campaign

It has been a busy, emotional few months. I have been focused on my work in Washington on behalf of the people of the Fifth District – but I am grateful to all my supporters who have kept this race and my first re-election campaign in their sights. John – It has been a busy, emotiona…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 11:08 AM

Please don’t wait

We are less than 100 days from the November election, and we just kicked off our final full fundraising quarter before this election. These next few months are critical to our campaign – they will determine whether we keep Jahana in Washington. And we can all agree, keeping Jahana in Congress is …

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Let’s start this quarter strong!

We are in the last full fundraising quarter before this November election! With less than 100 days until Election Day, we need to start this quarter strong and send a definitive message: We are not going anywhere. The third quarter of 2020 – the last one before November – needs to be our best yet…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Keep students and teachers safe!

COVID-19 remains a significant threat. We must continue to social distance, wear masks, and take precautions in our day-to-day lives. But with cases on the rise in many states, there is still no comprehensive plan to keep students and teachers safe when schools reopen in the fall. Jo…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy Fourth of July!

Today, we celebrate our nation and the promise of hope it provides. The Fourth of July serves as a reminder of the ideals our country was built upon. It is also a reminder that we need to keep working to defend those ideals. John – Happy 4th!! Today, we celebrate our nation and the p…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 3:37 PM

With gratitude!

THANK YOU for helping our campaign gear up for this next phase. It means so much to me that supporters are still contributing what they can. I know it is a difficult time for many, and your continued investment in our campaign and in our community is incredibly meaningful. John – THA…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Lending my voice to solve systemic problems

I did not expect to be campaigning during a global pandemic, an economic crisis, AND a historic racial justice movement. Yet, here we are. John – I did not expect to be campaigning during a global pandemic, an economic crisis, AND a historic racial justice movement. Yet, here we are…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 3:18 PM

We need Jahana’s voice more than ever

We hope you and your family are safe and well. Since it has been a while, we wanted to give you a campaign update. Jahana has been laser-focused on her official work and leading from the front in both the COVID-19 response and the conversations related to race and justice across our nation. …

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 3:15 PM

How you can help Jahana right now

I am honored to announce my support for Jahana Hayes’s re-election campaign. Jahana’s life hasn’t followed a straight path to the U.S. House. After becoming pregnant at the age of 17, Jahana made it through a school for expectant teens, then community college, then her first teaching job, then gr…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 5:24 PM

My work to protect and affirm LGBTQ+ Americans

As we approach the end of Pride Month, I find myself reflecting on my time in Congress. I started my campaign by looking at my students and asking: Who will speak for them? Not who will speak for them when something is already popular and everyone else has weighed in – but who will step out in fr…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Justice and accountability in policing

It has been a difficult few weeks here in America. The death of George Floyd and anguish of communities crying out for justice have left me heartbroken. As an American, as the first African-American Congresswoman from Connecticut, as a mother of three Black sons, and as the wife of a police offic…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Our latest endorsements

With less than two months until the primary election, Team Hayes continues to grow!! I am honored to receive the support of a number of incredible organizations. I look forward to continuing to work beside them to fight for a better future. John, With less than two months until the p…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 1:32 PM

On this Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we join with our fellow Americans to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives to protect our country and safeguard our democracy. Their sacrifice and bravery allow us the liberties we have today. John, On Memorial Day, we join with our fellow Amer…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Protect and expand SNAP benefits

A recent poll found that about 26% of Connecticut residents are “very” or “somewhat” concerned about having enough food to eat. Food banks across our state are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand. And in April, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment increased after …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Legislative update for John

Last week, House Democrats passed our latest relief package to help families, small businesses, and hospitals get through the COVID-19 crisis. The HEROES Act includes funding for state and local governments; direct assistance with mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, utilities, …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Exciting News!

Yesterday, the Connecticut Democratic Party officially nominated me to be the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District. I am honored to represent YOU in Congress, and I thank you for your confidence in me ahead of what is shaping up to be the most important election of our lifetimes.…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Update

It goes without saying that this has been a difficult couple of months for us all. A heartfelt thank you to everyone on the front lines – doctors, nurses, grocery workers, postal workers, custodians, teachers, and so many others who are sacrificing to keep our communities afloat. Hi …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Update on the COVID-19 response

I want to check on how you are doing and make sure you are okay. I know we are living through uncertain times, and everyone is worried about their health, their families, and their jobs. I also want you to know I have been working hard in Congress to pass bipartisan solutions to slow the spread o…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Thank you

THANK YOU to everyone who signed Jahana’s birthday card. We received hundreds of signatures from people around the country – and Jahana was so touched when we showed her the list of names. John, THANK YOU to everyone who signed Jahana’s birthday card. We received hundreds of signatur…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Happy birthday, Congresswoman!

Jahana’s birthday is this Sunday, March 8th! Our team wants to do something special for her on her birthday – and we couldn’t think of anything more special than presenting her with a card signed by all of you, the people by her side. John, Jahana’s birthday is this Sunday, March 8th…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Our fight for voting rights

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” – March 7, 1965 – when hundreds of civil rights marchers began walking out of Selma, Alabama in a demonstration against racist laws that prevented Black Americans from taking part in the democratic process. John, Tomorrow marks the an…

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  Jahana · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 11:07 PM

Fwd: Can we get this done?

It has been a busy month for us all – between my work on Capitol Hill, the never-ending slate of news out of the presidential primary, and the day-to-day in Connecticut and Washington, I have barely had a moment to breathe. I know you have been equally busy. Hi John, I wanted to bump…

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  Jahana's Finance Team · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Can we get this done?

On Capitol Hill, Jahana has been working hard fighting cuts to Medicare and Social Security. She is speaking out against reductions to the SNAP program and other devastating cuts that make up the shameful 2021 budget. February has flown by, John! On Capitol Hill, Jahana has been work…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM

What we need

As November approaches, there will be many different ways for you to get involved and help keep this seat blue: recruiting friends, phone banking, canvassing, posting on social media, and more. John, As November approaches, there will be many ways for you to get involved and help kee…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Closing out the month – here’s what you need to know about Jahana’s work:

We wrote to you earlier this week about the race to replace Jahana and flip this seat red. There’s no doubt this will be a close election – CT-05 is almost a perfect 50/50 split between Democrats and Republicans. John, We wrote to you earlier this week about the race to replace Jahan…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Please read!

My Republican opponents are at it again – calling me a “socialist” and trying to smear our campaign. Lucky for me, more than a decade of high school teaching has prepared me for cafeteria name calling and my response is the same... Set the record straight, educate, move on! John,  My…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 11:30 PM

This budget is shameful

John, President Trump released his 2021 budget this week, and it breaks one of his biggest campaign pledges to voters: that he would not cut Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. He promised, "I'm not going to cut Social Security like every other Republican, and I'm not going to …

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Black History Month

John,  As we begin Black History Month, I am reflecting on the achievements of African Americans throughout the history of our nation, and the work that still has to be done. Last year, I had the indescribable experience of participating in the Congressional Black Caucus commemorati…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 11:03 PM

What your support means for our campaign

John, tonight we close the books on the first month of 2020. With the January fundraising deadline fast approaching, will you become a 2020 Founding Donor by making a donation at one of our 2020 budget levels today? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your…

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  Barbara and Chanita, Team Hayes · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM

What they’re saying

John, We had barely flipped the calendar to 2020 before these headlines started popping up: Then, released documents showed one of Jahana’s Republican opponents in contact with Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, allegedly stalking the movement of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovan…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 12:30 AM

This seat is more important than ever

John, Jahana has been working hard every day in Congress to put the needs of our district first. In 2019, she worked to raise the minimum wage, lower prescription drug costs, and protect our environment – and these are just a few examples from the over 400 pieces of legislation pass…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Announcing our new grassroots fundraising campaign

John, As we kick off a critical election year, I’m excited to announce a new way for grassroots supporters like you to join our movement to keep CT-05 blue. In the months to come, we will be growing our district-wide field operation, supplying our expanding volunteer team with every…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Protect the right to choose

John,  Women deserve autonomy. Women deserve a choice. Forty-seven years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects a women’s liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction in the Roe v. Wade decision. Roe has been under constant…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 2:12 PM

How can we be of service?

John – Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King once said, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full o…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Reckless opponent

John, following up on yesterday’s news. Newly released documents show one of my Republican opponents, Robert F. Hyde, in contact with Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, stalking the movement of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch – jeopardizing her safety and welfare in the reg…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 2:25 AM

Wow, have you seen the texts re: Ukraine?

John, I am going to make this quick because I am – quite frankly – still processing. Have you seen the text messages from one of my GOP opponents, who is part of Team Giuliani in Ukraine? Like everyone else, I am working my way through all the documents in real-time. But what I have…

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  Jahana · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:58 PM

Before the ball drops...

John, in just a few hours we will begin a brand new year. We will also close the books on our financial year, and we will kick off 2020 by compiling financial records in order to make our numbers public. This your chance to make sure your name is on our 2019 grassroots donor list. Wh…

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:58 PM

Reflection and resolutions

John, I hope you’re having a peaceful and warm holiday season so far. This is a time for reflection and resolutions – we have spent the past few days reminiscing about the year that was, and looking ahead to 2020. My life has changed dramatically over the past year – less time at ho…

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  Update (via JahanaHayes.com) · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:40 PM

Fwd: “End of Quarter”

John – yesterday, we explained why we ask for your support at this time of year. Today, we’re hoping that you will make a contribution ahead of the New Year so we can enjoy some time off with friends and family. Any amount will help. DONATE TODAY We have just one day to hit o…

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  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 11:19 PM

We need Jahana’s voice in Congress

I’ll be brief, John – Jahana Hayes is up against an important fundraising deadline at the end of the year. Jahana is in one of the “toss-up” House races that Democrats won in 2018. And Connecticut’s 5th District is a MUST win if we’re going to keep the Democratic House Majority in 2…

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  Team Hayes · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 3:16 PM

“End of Quarter”

Hi John, We know you’re receiving a lot of emails about something called “EOQ” right now. Our inboxes are flooded too. John, we want to make sure you know why this moment is so important – and then we hope you will make a donation to Jahana’s re-election campaign. “EOQ” is an abbrev…

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  Adam Schiff · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 8:12 PM

On the front lines

Hi John – As we near the end of a long and momentous year, I wanted to send you a note about one of my colleagues, Jahana Hayes. If this year in Congress has taught me anything, it is that we need dedicated public servants on the front line of our democracy – public servants who put…

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