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Antonio Hayes
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 40th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Barbara A. Robinson |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 40th district |
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| In office January 14, 2015 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Shawn Z. Tarrant |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Wells |
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| Born | December 9, 1977 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Alma mater | Frostburg State University |
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Antonio Lamar Hayes (born December 9, 1977) is an American politician. He works to represent the people of Baltimore in the Maryland Senate. He is part of the 40th legislative district. Before this, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He served there from 2015 to 2019.
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About Antonio Hayes
Antonio Hayes was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His grandmother raised him in the city. He went to Frostburg State University. In 2000, he earned a degree in political science. This means he studied how governments work.
Since 2010, Mr. Hayes has been a leader in Baltimore City. He works for the Department of Social Services. This department helps families and people in need.
His Time in Government
In 2014, Antonio Hayes ran for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. He won the election and started his work on January 14, 2015.
Later, in 2017, he decided to run for the Maryland Senate. He won this election too. He became a State Senator on January 9, 2019. As a Senator, he helps make laws for the entire state of Maryland.
In 2019, a U.S. Representative named Elijah Cummings passed away. Some people thought Antonio Hayes might run for that job. But he decided not to.
He also helped choose the next U.S. President. In 2020, he was a delegate for Joe Biden. This means he supported Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention. He was also a delegate for Kamala Harris in 2024.
What He Does in Committees
In the government, lawmakers work in groups called committees. These groups study different topics and propose new laws. Antonio Hayes has been part of several important committees:
- He is on the Finance Committee. This group looks at money matters and public services.
- He is also part of the Joint Committee on Federal Relations. This committee works with the national government.
- He helps review new rules in the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review.
- He is on the Executive Nominations Committee. This group approves people for important government jobs.
- Before becoming a Senator, he was on the Health and Government Operations Committee. This group worked on health care and how the government runs.
- He also served on the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. This committee focused on issues important to young people.
Other Groups He Belongs To
Antonio Hayes is also a member of other important groups:
- He used to lead the Baltimore City Senate Delegation. This is a group of Senators from Baltimore.
- He is part of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works on issues important to African American communities.
- He is a Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party Caucus. This group helps guide the Democratic Party in Maryland.
What He Believes In
Helping Families with Paid Leave
Antonio Hayes cares about families. He helped create a law called the "Time to Care Act." This law allows workers in Maryland to take time off work to care for a new baby or a sick family member. They can still get paid during this time. This is called paid family leave. It took a few tries, but the law finally passed in 2022.
Supporting Leaders in Maryland
In 2021, Antonio Hayes supported Wes Moore for Governor of Maryland. Wes Moore later won the election and became the current Governor.
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