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Jeffrey Hayden
Haynes

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of the Speaker

Chief of Staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson since October 2023, overseeing legislative coordination, political strategy, and the Speaker's office operations. Previously served as Chief of Staff in Johnson's personal congressional office from 2017 to 2023. Managed Johnson's successful campaigns for Chairman of Republican Study Committee (2018), Vice Chair of House Republicans (2020), and Speaker of the House (2023). Early career included roles with U.S. Senator David Vitter (2009-2016) and work on Vitter's 2015 gubernatorial campaign. A Louisiana native from Minden with expertise in legislative planning, staff management, and political messaging.