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 |
| 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 in an election where he would win over Democratic candidate Larry Groh Jr. Hayes was re-elected in 2020, once again defeating Groh. Hayes was reelected once more in 2022, but chose to retire in 2024. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Chris Stewart. He is currently a member of the Putnam Board of Selectman, serving in that position since 2017.