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  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 1:44 AM

Storm Recovery Update

News from Representative Hayes Dear John,   Our communities continue to grapple with the aftermath of the severe rainfall and flooding that occurred on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Federal, State, and local agencies continue to work to clean up, rebuild, a…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM

John, our new ad begins airing *today* — I need your help to keep it running

Exciting news, John: We just launched our first campaign ad on television across CT-05 and online. Be one of the first to take a look, and consider adding a $10 donation to help us keep it running for as long as we can. WATCH In the Hayes household, service is a lifelong co…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 24, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Kamala Harris: For The People

John, On Thursday night, history was made when Kamala Harris took the stage and accepted the Democratic nomination for President, reaffirming what I have always known about her: Kamala is, and always has been, for the people. From her days as a prosecutor to standing tall as Vice Pr…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Additional Updates After Last Weekend's Storm

News from Representative Hayes Dear John, I am writing with another update following last weekend's storm.   On August 19, 2024, Governor Lamont declared a State of Civil Preparedness Emergency in response to the severe rainstorms, significant flooding…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Education is on the ballot

John, I am particularly looking forward to the Democratic National Convention programming today for one specific reason: Today, we get to hear from a 20-year social studies teacher who is on the ballot to become the next Vice President of the United States — Tim Walz. I was elated w…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Democrats have a bold vision for America’s future

John, Former First Lady Michelle Obama and our 44th President Barack Obama capped off an incredible night from the convention stage in their hometown of Chicago last night. Democrats were laser-focused on one key message: A Bold Vision for America’s Future. Connecticut is all-in. Vi…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Last night, I cast 73 votes from Connecticut during the DNC roll call vote for our next president, Kamala Harris

John, Last night, I had the honor of representing Connecticut during the Democratic National Convention roll call in Chicago to formally select our Democratic nominee. And John, you can feel the excitement just looking at the moment we delivered our votes: “Tonight, we cast 73 vote…
  JahanaHayes.com · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

John, your support has a real impact in this race

John — We are fired up to hear from former President Barack Obama during his keynote address tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. And we are just as fired up to make history once again on November 5 — when we reelect Jahana in CT-05 and elect Vice Pres…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM

For the People

John, last night President Biden capped off a spectacular first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. One Democratic leader after the next laid out the stakes of our fight For the People, and everything we have accomplished in the past four years with the leadershi…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 1:30 AM

An Update After Yesterday's Storm

News from Representative Hayes Dear John, I hope this message finds you well, and that your family and neighbors are safe.  I have been closely monitoring the situation in the state and am receiving regular updates as news from the storm is shared. I a…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris is ready for this moment

John, I wanted to tell you a quick story about Vice President Kamala Harris. In 2019, I wrote an op-ed in Essence magazine endorsing then-Senator Kamala Harris for her Presidential bid as the perfect antidote to Donald Trump and his false narratives. I am grateful to have the opport…
  Team Hayes · [email protected]
August 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

This is serious

John — We're guessing that you've heard about the extreme right-wing agenda, Project 2025, but did you know that they want to defund Head Start programs across the country? PITCH IN TO KEEP CT-05 BLUE That’s right — Project 2025 wants to completely eliminate this critical p…
  Team Hayes · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Is there any amount you can contribute today?

John — our campaign to reelect Jahana in CT-05 and defeat George Logan is critical for the House majority this November. With a winning margin in this district of just 2,004 votes in 2022, every single vote is going to matter. John, is there any amount you can contribute to help ree…
  Team Hayes · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 9:45 PM

2,004 votes

John, can you contribute $5 before our final mid-quarter fundraising deadline of the election tomorrow at midnight? Your support helps ensure we remain on track and have the resources to help Jahana Hayes defend this seat. 2,004 votes — that was the winning margin in the last electi…
  Team Hayes · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 1:45 PM

3 reasons

John, before our final mid-quarter deadline of the election at midnight, here are 3 reasons why your $3 donation to help reelect Jahana in CT-05 is critical: Jahana won reelection against George Logan in 2022 by one of the closest margins in the country. Now, CT-05 is a Top Five NR…
  JahanaHayes.com · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM

The NRCC named George Logan one of its “Young Guns”

John, the National Republican Congressional Committee has made George Logan one of its top priorities this November. They have named him one of their “Young Guns” — what they call their challengers who receive the most resources and support to flip Democratic House seats red. Connec…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 10:45 PM

I introduced a bicameral resolution with Senator Chris Murphy to keep guns out of our classrooms

John, Children, families, and teachers across America are preparing for the return to school this fall, and guns in our classrooms is not something they should have to worry about. That is why I introduced a resolution with Senator Chris Murphy to keep guns out of our schools. The s…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Governor Walz had me at social studies teacher!

John — Vice President Harris just announced her running mate, and I am thrilled. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz truly represent the values of our big-tent coalition and the diversity that makes this country so strong. I believe Tim Walz will build upon the incredible momentum Democrats …
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Thank you, John

I want to say thank you, John — and share some exciting news: Last Wednesday night, over 2,100 attendees across Connecticut joined our Connecticut Women for Harris call to get involved in this election. You donated, signed up to volunteer, and channeled your enthusiasm to help defen…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 8:24 PM

Welcome to your Weekly Wrap

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  Jahana Hayes (via Team Hayes) · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM

I won’t keep you long

Hey there, John — I wanted to make sure I reached out to you directly before tonight’s deadline. I’m grateful for the support of everyone on this team. Whether you’ve made it out to our campaign headquarters in Waterbury, knocked on doors or made calls, pitched in a few bucks here a…
  jahanahayes.com · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Protecting this frontline seat

Hey there, We're just one day away from our July fundraising deadline, and we'll be honest, we thought we'd be a little bit closer to our goals at this point in the month. We're working to send Jahana back to Washington to fight for Connecticut families, but national Republican grou…
  Team Hayes · [email protected]
July 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Working hard for the next 100 days

Today marks 100 days from the November election and this team is more fired up and ready to win. 🔥 Will you make a grassroots contribution to help us with the resources we need through November 5th? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go…
  Hayes HQ · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Unapologetically pro-choice

Here’s the thing, John: George Logan has been awfully quiet recently about his more extreme views, but we have to remind you exactly where he stands.  He campaigns with other anti-abortion extremists in the Republican Party and has cheered on extreme bans on reproductive care. He c…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Your $1 of support each week between now and Election Day will help me keep CT-05 blue

John, the time remaining between now and November 5 is precious. That is why I am asking you to take one of the most important actions a grassroots supporter can to support my campaign — by committing to a $1 weekly donation now through Election Day. Please chip in. DONATE $1 WE…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 10:50 PM

The road to a Democratic House majority

Dear Friends, The road to a Democratic majority in the House runs right through Connecticut's Fifth District, and we need your support to help us protect Jahana's seat. Voters are ready to defeat MAGA Republican candidates up and down the ticket, but we can't do it alone. With just …
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Welcome to your Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: July 15 - 19, 2024‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  News from Representative Hayes …
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Thank you President Biden for your service.

John, Joe Biden's tenure will be remembered for his dedicated patriotism and transformative leadership. During his presidency, he signed into law numerous pieces of impactful legislation, helping us recover from the pandemic, mend international relationships, and reduce unemployment…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Celebrating Independence Day

Fourth of July 2024 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  News from Representative Hayes …
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Welcome to your Weekly Wrap

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  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Reaching out one last time before my deadline

I had to reach out to you one last time ahead of my FEC fundraising deadline in just a few hours. Hi John, I had to reach out to you one last time ahead of my FEC fundraising deadline in just a few hours. These have been a momentous few months for our campaign. The delegates of CT-05…
  JahanaHayes.com · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Time is running out ⏰

The week the NRCC dumped another $1.3 million dollars in ad reservations for negative attacks to flood the airwaves just as CT-05 is preparing to vote. John — House Democrats have named Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) one of the most vulnerable House incumbents in November. House Republica…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Donald Trump wants credit for overturning Roe v. Wade — so he must accept the consequences too

Donald Trump is all too eager to take credit for the reproductive healthcare crisis that he created when his hand-picked Supreme Court justices voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. John, Donald Trump is all too eager to take credit for the reproductive healthcare crisis that he created whe…
  Chanita Thompson, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 9:45 PM

We cannot miss Jahana’s goal

I had to reach out again because with just two days until Jahana’s end-of-quarter FEC deadline, our fundraising still is not where we need it to be. Hi John, Chanita here — Rep. Jahana Hayes’ campaign finance director. I had to reach out again because with just two days until Jahana’…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Every single voter in CT-05 needs to see what my GOP opponent just said

George Logan’s words say it all — he tries to present himself as a moderate, but he knows he cannot win this race without far-right MAGA support and the support of Donald Trump. John, you have to see what my Republican opponent just told a closed-door room of Republican supporters: “…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM

George Logan has nothing to say to the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride month

Our work has not stopped since this decision. You would not know it from my Republican opponent, George Logan. Since the beginning of Pride month, he has had nothing to say to the LGBTQIA+ community. John, this week is one of the most momentous of Pride month — yesterday we celebrate…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Welcome to your Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: June 17 - 21, 2024‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  News from Representative Hayes …
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Rep. Jahana Hayes is counting on our support

This is Gretchen Whitmer. Trump Republicans have zeroed in on Jahana Hayes’ district as one of their top pickup targets, and she’s counting on our support. John, This is Gretchen Whitmer. Trump Republicans have zeroed in on Jahana Hayes’ district as one of their top pickup targets,…
  Chanita Thompson, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Our fundraising goal in CT-05

Chanita checking in here — Rep. Jahana Hayes’ campaign finance director. Hi John, Chanita checking in here — Rep. Jahana Hayes’ campaign finance director. The FEC deadline on June 30 is the first since the backers of Jahana’s far-right opponent announced they would be pouring million…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Two years since they struck down Roe

It was a betrayal of the sworn testimony some of the justices gave during their Senate confirmation hearings, where they regarded Roe v. Wade as a tested and durable legal precedent. John — two years ago today, a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson W…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM

George Logan is an anti-gun safety extremist

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a rare 8-1 decision that upheld the government’s right to prevent domestic abusers from possessing guns. John, yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a rare 8-1 decision that upheld the government’s right to prevent domestic abusers from possessing gu…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Celebrating Pride! 🌈

Happy Pride, CT-05! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  News from Representative Hayes …
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Happy Juneteenth, John

Happy Juneteenth, John. Today is a celebration of the significance of freedom. It is a commemoration of the progress our country has made. It is an acknowledgment of how far we have come since the end of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation o…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth 2024‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Welcome to your Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: June 10 -14, 2024‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  News from Representative Hayes …
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Gun Violence Awareness Month

I need your help if we are going to take action in Congress to protect our communities from this public health crisis. John, June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness about one of the deadliest public health crises our nation faces and the policies we can …
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Happy Father’s Day

Today reminds me of the importance of family and the values we hold dear. It’s Father's Day, John. Today we honor and celebrate the incredible fathers and father figures in our lives. I hope you are able to spend this day with loved ones, reflecting on the impact these remarkable men…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 5:01 PM

I am disappointed, but I cannot say that I am surprised

House Republicans are using the appropriations process to sow division and target vulnerable communities. John, when it comes to our veterans, I have continually supported proposals that would bolster funding for the VA, provide job and educational opportunities for veterans, and pro…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Proud

Every person should be able to show up in the world as they are. Happy Pride, John! It is a privilege to serve such a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community across the state. I have been fortunate to celebrate Pride Month by attending community events and speaking with local advocates, families,…
  Jahana Hayes · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Mike Johnson is second in the presidential line of succession

A MAGA extremist and Trump apologist like Mike Johnson, who even served as Trump’s defense counsel in his first impeachment trial, has no business being second in line to the presidency. John, by Constitutional standards, the closest Republican to the presidency of the United States …