Jackie E. Hayes

Jackie Elliott Hayes (born October 12, 1961) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 55th District, serving since 1999. He is a member of the Democratic party. He is also known as Coach Hayes from his career as a football coach.

Background
Hayes was born in Marion, SC and worked as a coach at Dillon High School since the 1990s. In 1998 he was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives succeeding Marion Hardy Kinon.

In the legislature
Hayes currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. In 2022 he was the only Democrat in this committee to vote for a bill that restricted access to abortion with no exception for rape or incest.