By Scott Swanson
Lebanon Local
Newly elected State Sen. Cedric Hayden is chomping on an apple when a visitor walks into his office at the Oregon State Capitol.
It’s lunchtime and the senator’s taking a break before heading into an afternoon committee meeting.
He’s a few weeks into his term as east Linn County’s state senator, replacing Fred Girod, whose 9th District boundary is now close to Highway. 22.
Hayden, 55, was elected in November…