PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
FEATURED STORY
Monthly Column | ‘Connecticut’s Budget Priorities: Fiscal Responsibility or Political Convenience?’ (April 2025)
Intro: Special education funding is a critical necessity for Connecticut’s municipalities, ensuring that towns can support students without overburdening local taxpayers. Unfortunately, instead of properly funding towns, the Democratic majority has once again relied on budgetary gimmicks—not to improve education, but to circumvent their own fiscal rules.
WATCH: On the Senate floor, I joined Senate Republican Leader Steve Harding in supporting an amendment to bring real accountability to the highest-paid state employees — those making over $400,000 per year on the backs of hardworking taxpayers.
This amendment was a direct response to the outrageous abuse of funds by the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Chancellor, who misused thousands in taxpayer dollars and was *rewarded* with a new job — “Strategic Advisor” — still making $440K, with no clear job description.
Republicans stood up for oversight and responsibility. Democrats? They voted against it. Every single one of them.
We will continue to be the party that fights for fiscal integrity and government transparency.
We work for you, not the bureaucrats.
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📣 TOWN HALL INVITATION - PROSPECT 📣
Join me and Representative Lezlye Zupkus tomorrow night, April 29th, for a Legislative Update and Town Hall Meeting! 🇺🇸
🗓️ Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Prospect Town Hall, 36 Center Street, Prospect, CT
We’ll be sharing important updates from the Capitol, including how we are fighting to make Connecticut more affordable — especially when it comes to skyrocketing electric bills. Most importantly, we’re here to listen and take your questions on any issue that matters to you — affordability, electric rates, crime, or anything else.
The event is open to the public — everyone is welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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