Jahana Hayes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 5th District, actively engages with her constituents through social media. She recently posted several tweets highlighting upcoming events in her district and expressing concerns about budgetary impacts on healthcare.
On April 27, 2025, Hayes extended her best wishes to local students by stating, “Wishing the best of luck to the Irving A. Robbins Middle School and Farmington High School scholars competing in the 2025 National Science Bowl tomorrow. #CT05 is cheering you on! “ This tweet underscores her support for educational initiatives in her district.
Later the same day, she tweeted about community events, mentioning, “Every Passport Day draws out our youngest travelers. These local events are a great opportunity to bring children and prepare for a family adventure. Be on the lookout for our next Passport Day.” This indicates her commitment to encouraging family-oriented activities in the community.
On April 28, 2025, Hayes addressed potential budget cuts stating, “What could cuts to Medicaid look like in #CT05 under the Republican Budget framework?” She emphasized that approximately 32,000 seniors could lose long-term care, 90,000 children, including those with disabilities, could be denied coverage, affecting nearly a third of the district’s population.
Jahana Hayes, born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and living in Wolcott, has served in Congress since 2019, succeeding Elizabeth Esty. She holds a BA from Southern Connecticut State University.
