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Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
View AllState Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Represents: Bethlehem, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Fairfield, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester
LEARN MOREState Senator Henri Martin
Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore
Represents: Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, and Thomaston
LEARN MOREState Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Cheshire, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott, and Waterbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington, and Voluntown
LEARN MOREState Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, and Northford
LEARN MOREState Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Tony Hwang
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown
LEARN MOREState Senator John A. Kissel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: East Granby, Ellington, Enfield, Granby, Somers, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks
LEARN MOREState Senator Jeff Gordon
Republican Whip
Represents: Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock
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09/18/2025
“It Erodes Public Confidence”: CT Senate GOP on Public Health Dept. Audit
Sen. Heather Somers, Ranking Senator on the Public Health Committee, Sen. Rob Sampson, Ranking Senator on the Government Oversight Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the state audit of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. (https://wp.cga.ct.gov/apa/wp-content/cgacustom/reports/FullReports/Public%20Health,%20Department%20of%20FULL_20250917_FY2022,2023.pdf) “There’s clearly a lot of room for improvement at our state government’s public health agency. ... Home
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09/17/2025
Sen. Harding Statement on ICE in CT Schools
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor’s meeting with school superintendents to discuss ways to keep students safe from immigration enforcement. “I too want children to attend school and to feel safe at school. I too am concerned about chronic absenteeism and social promotion. Hartford High School, for example, ... Home
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09/17/2025
CT Senate GOP Congratulates CT Police Academy Graduates
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Police Academy graduating 26 recruits this afternoon. “We congratulate and commend them. They have dedicated the past seven months to physically and mentally preparing to become police officers. The CT Senate Republicans truly appreciate their decision to ... Home
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09/16/2025
Senator Hwang Stands with Communities, Supports Transparency and Fairness in Utility Siting
HARTFORD, CT – Today at the State Capitol, State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) joined residents, faith and community leaders from Southport, Fairfield, and Bridgeport, alongside the Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust, in a unified call for fairness, transparency, and community, environmental and social equity in the siting of utility infrastructure. The event marked a critical ... Home
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09/16/2025
Sen. Harding Statement on New CT Courthouse-ICE Policy
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Policy Regarding Law Enforcement Activity in Courthouses banning ICE agents from wearing masks on courthouse property and banning warrantless arrests in courthouse spaces. “The Judicial Branch made this decision in consultation with ICE in an attempt to ensure the safety and security of ... Home
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09/16/2025
Watch | ‘Shelton police still investigating after street takeover injures boy; senator weighs in’ (Fox 61)
From Fox 61: Shelton police are still investigating a street takeover incident over the weekend that seriously hurt a juvenile. The takeover involved several cars driving around in a shopping plaza parking lot at 862 Bridgeport Ave. The boy was hit by one of the cars that left the scene once police arrived. The aftermath of ... Home
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09/16/2025
“Awful.” CT Senate GOP Lawmakers on Shelton Street Takeover
For Immediate Release Sen. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton), Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a boy who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday morning during a street takeover in Shelton. “Awful. The mayhem in our communities must stop. We see it happening across our state on a ... Home
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09/15/2025
“Really?” CT Senate GOP on Bridgeport School Walking Policy
For Immediate Release Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen, Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Bridgeport Board of Education voting to alter the school district’s future walking distance policy by increasing the maximum mileage for students who walk from home to school or to a bus stop. https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-walking-distance-busing-student-21043425.php “So, under this future policy, Bridgeport kindergartners will walk up ... Home
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09/15/2025
Sen. Gordon Opposes Health Insurance Rate Hikes
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today strongly criticized the Connecticut Department of Insurance’s decision to approve double-digit health insurance rate increases for 2025. “These huge rate hikes are wrong,” said Senator Gordon, “The cost of living in Connecticut is too high for too many people. Working families, seniors, and individuals are already ... Home
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