History of Jimmy Hayes in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 23, 2025

James Alison Hayes is an American Republican politician and lawyer from Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 3 from 1991 to 1996. Subsequently, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana's 5th congressional district from 1997 to 2008, serving six terms. Hayes chose not to seek re-election in 2008 and joined the law firm, Bracewell & Giuliani, a prominent firm co-founded by former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani. His career focused on business, public policy, and legal matters.

December 21, 1946: Birth of James Alison Hayes

James Alison Hayes was born on December 21, 1946.

1968: Military Service Begins

James Alison Hayes began serving in the Louisiana Air National Guard in 1968.

1974: Military Service Ends

James Alison Hayes finished his service in the Louisiana Air National Guard in 1974.

1986: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 1986, James Alison Hayes was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat.

1990: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

James Alison Hayes won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives against David Thibodaux and Johnny Myers in 1990.

1992: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 1992, James Alison Hayes secured his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives by defeating his brother, Fredric Hayes, and Robert J. "Bob" Nain.

1994: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

James Alison Hayes was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating former Congressman Clyde C. Holloway in 1994.

December 1, 1995: Party Switch

On December 1, 1995, James Alison Hayes switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.

1996: Unsuccessful Senate Run

James Alison Hayes ran for the United States Senate in 1996 but finished fifth in the nonpartisan blanket primary.

1997: Retirement from the House

In 1997, James Alison Hayes retired from the House of Representatives after an unsuccessful Senate bid.

December 2008: Fundraiser for David Vitter

In December 2008, James Alison Hayes appeared at a fundraising event for Republican U.S. Senator David Vitter.

2010: David Vitter Reelection

David Vitter, supported by James Alison Hayes, was successfully re-elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010.

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