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Hayden, Jeff

House 2009-2011 (District 61B); Senate 2011-2012 (District 61); Senate 2013-2020 (District 62)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/24/1966 (uncertain)
Birth Place: ,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: Black
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist

EDUCATION

College Park High School, San Francisco, California; Secondary;
Metropolitan State University; Attended College;
Bethel University; B.A.; Communications

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Aide to City Council Member Gary Schiff); 2001 to 2002

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Terri
Children: Two children: Tomas (son); Sophia (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

When first elected in 2008, he was one of two black members of the House (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, February 13, 2009).

He is one of the founding members of the United Black Legislative Caucus.

Total Days Served: 4383

SESSIONS SERVED

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
  • Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
  • Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in primary

90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
  • Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
  • Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Finance: Health and Human Services Budget Division
  • Finance: Subcommittee on Equity (Chair)
  • Health, Human Services and Housing
  • Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Elections
  • State and Local Government
Leadership Position: Deputy Majority Leader

88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Finance: Health and Human Services Division
  • Health, Human Services and Housing
  • Rules and Administration: Elections
  • State and Local Government

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 61
Elected: 10/18/2011
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 10/25/2011 to 1/6/2013 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
  • Health and Human Services
  • State Government Innovation and Veterans
Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin. He was sworn in on October 25, 2011.

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 61B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 10/25/2011 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]
  • Health and Human Services Finance Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]
  • State Government Finance Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
Reason for unfinished term: Elected to other office
Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin.

86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 61B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
  • Finance: Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division Minutes
  • Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Minutes
  • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2010 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2009 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Berggren, Kris. "From Tragedy to High Hopes. Hayden Hopes to Effect Big Change." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 20, 2009, p. 17.


District Files

District File - 2009 District 61B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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