Craig Hayes

Craig Hayes is a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 22. A progressive Democrat, he has nearly two decades of experience as a grassroots organizer and political campaign advisor. Born in Germany to an Irish immigrant and a U.S. Air Force service member, Hayes was partly raised by his grandparents in Washington County, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. His policy interests include electoral reforms such as proportional ranked-choice voting and the public financing of campaigns. He is also an advocate for Maryland's immigrant communities. Hayes resides in Hyattsville with his partner.