Wayne Hays
Disgraced American Congressman (1911–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the fictional character, see Wayne Hays (True Detective).
Wayne Levere Hays (May 13, 1911 – February 10, 1989) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative of Ohio, in the Democratic Party, from 1949 to 1976. He resigned from Congress after a much-publicized sex scandal.
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Wayne Hays | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – September 1, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Earl Ramage Lewis |
Succeeded by | Douglas Applegate |
Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | |
In office January 3, 1973 – June 18, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
Succeeded by | James Corman |
Chair of the House Administration Committee | |
In office January 3, 1971 – June 18, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Friedel |
Succeeded by | Frank Thompson |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1980 | |
Preceded by | A. G. Lancione |
Succeeded by | Bob Ney |
Member of the Ohio State Senate | |
In office 1941–1942 | |
Mayor of Flushing, Ohio | |
In office 1939–1945 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wayne Levere Hays (1911-05-13)May 13, 1911 Bannock, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1989(1989-02-10) (aged 77) Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Clairsville Union Cemetery 40.0858336°N 80.9048731°W / 40.0858336; -80.9048731 (Union Cemetery) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Martha Judkins Patricia Peak |
Children | 1 |
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