He currently serves in the Oregon State Senate from the 6th district, representing most of eastern Lane and Douglas counties.

He is a member of Fall Creek Adventist Church and founder of Caring Hands Worldwide, registered as a charity in the State of Oregon.

[2][self-published source] While participating in a Republican-led walkout in May 2023 Hayden reached the 10 unexcused absence threshold set by measure 113, disqualifying him from running for reelection after his current term ends.

[4] On February 1, 2024, the Court unanimously ruled against the Republican Senators, confirming Hayden's disqualification after his current term ends in January 2027.

[5] On May 8, 2023, Hayden filed a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding Measure 113 on the grounds of religious discrimination.