Rick Hayes (politician)
Rick Hayes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Rovero |
| Succeeded by | Chris Stewart |
| Member of the Putnam Board of Selectmen | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricky L. Hayes January 17, 1959 Putnam, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Quinsigamond Community College |
Rick Hayes is an American politician who served from 2019 to 2025 as a Connecticut State Representative from the 51st District, which encompasses the towns of Putnam, Thompson, and parts of Killingly. A member of the Republican Party, Hayes first ran for the seat in 2018[1] in an election where he would win over Democratic candidate Larry Groh Jr.[2] Hayes was re-elected in 2020, once again defeating Groh.[3] Hayes was reelected once more in 2022, but chose to retire in 2024. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Chris Stewart.[4] Hayes currently serves as a member of the House General Law Committee, the Environment Committee, and the Public Safety and Security Committee.[3] He is also a member of the Putnam Board of Selectman, serving in that position since 2017.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Penney, John. "Hayes announces run for 51st District seat". The Bulletin. Norwich Bulletin (The Bulletin). Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Ballotpedia. "Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Ballotpedia. "Ricky Hayes (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/winyradio/posts/from-the-winy-radio-newsroom-region-republican-51st-district-state-representativ/927988555342227/
- ^ "Board of Selectmen | Putnam CT".
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