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Richard T. Hayden holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Stockton University and a law degree from Antioch School of Law. He is married to his wife, Denise. He serves as the President of the Mount Vernon Columbus Club, Inc. 

Richard is a licensed attorney in Washington DC and a branch manager at MBH Settlement Group, L.C. He previously worked as a settlement attorney at Downtown Title & Escrow Co., Inc. 

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Richard previously ran for Virginia House of Delegates District 44 in 2019 and 2021 but did not win.

As of September 17, 2025, Richard T. Hayden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Energy & the Environment

Supports policies that back law enforcement and hold criminals accountable.

Opposes "soft-on-crime" policies, supports strengthening penalties for repeat offenders, and plans to crack down on illegal gun crime and gangs.

Supports fully funding police departments.

- Supports policies that back law enforcement and hold criminals accountable.
- Opposes "soft-on-crime" policies, supports strengthening penalties for repeat offenders, and plans to crack down on illegal gun crime and gangs.
- Supports fully funding police departments.

Public Safety

Believes education is "the foundation of opportunity" but acknowledges many schools are hindered by "bureaucracy, ideological distractions, and one-size-fits-all mandates."

Supports parental and local community control over school policies.

Supports policies that place "academic excellence over politics."

Supports expanding school choice so parents can pick the best school for their child.

Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

- Believes education is "the foundation of opportunity" but acknowledges many schools are hindered by "bureaucracy, ideological distractions, and one-size-fits-all mandates."
- Supports policies that place "academic excellence over politics."
- Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

Education

Supports protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.

Opposes "radical policies that erase the distinctions between biological men and women, particularly when it comes to sports and private spaces."

Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in sports and private spaces.

- Supports protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.
- Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in sports and private spaces.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

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Richard T. Hayden

As of September 17, 2025, Richard T. Hayden did not have a website or any information online.

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