| Rick Hayes | |
| Office: | Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 51st district |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Daniel Rovero |
| Office1: | Member of the Putnam Board of Selectmen |
| Term Start1: | 2017 |
| Birth Name: | Ricky L. Hayes |
| Birth Date: | 17 January 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Putnam, Connecticut |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Quinsigamond 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]