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Rick Hayes (politician)

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Rick Hayes
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 51st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byDaniel Rovero
Member of the Putnam Board of Selectmen
Assumed office
2017
Personal details
Born
Ricky L. Hayes

(1959-01-17) January 17, 1959 (age 65)
Putnam, Connecticut
Political partyRepublican
Alma materQuinsigamond Community College

Rick Hayes is an American politician currently serving 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 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.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Penney, John. "Hayes announces run for 51st District seat". The Bulletin. Norwich Bulletin (The Bulletin). Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Ballotpedia. "Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Ballotpedia. "Ricky Hayes (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "Board of Selectmen | Putnam CT".