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Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
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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News
08/29/2025
Overdose Awareness Day Statement from CT Senate GOP
For Immediate Release In advance of the National Overdose Awareness Day Observance on Sunday, Aug. 31, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement: “This crisis has touched everyone. People from all backgrounds, all religions… and it is not political. This is a crisis of humanity. Working together, we can prevent tragedies. ... Home
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08/29/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Pension Debt
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Heather Somers today issued the following statement regarding a report which notes that Connecticut has slashed deeply into its hefty pension debt. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/29/ct-pension-debt-pew-report/) “It’s common sense to be paying down on our massive state debt, but we still have a very long way to go. Remember: This is happening thanks to ... Home
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08/28/2025
(Listen) Sen. Harding Joins Gary Byron to Discuss the Latest News and Issues in Connecticut – Part 1
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Harding Joins Gary Byron to Discuss the Latest News and Issues in Connecticut – Part 1
Audio
08/28/2025
(Listen) Sen. Harding Joins Gary Byron to Discuss the Latest News and Issues in Connecticut – Part 2
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Harding Takes Calls from Talk of CT Listeners
News
08/28/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Attack of CT Corrections Officer
For Immediate Release Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Monday attack of a corrections officer by an inmate at Cheshire Correctional Institution who allegedly threw searing hot coffee in the officer’s face, attempted to slash the officer’s face, and attempted to stab and cut the officer. Three ... Home
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08/27/2025
Senator Perillo Responds to DCF Oversight Forum
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jason Perillo (R–Shelton), Ranking Member of the Committee on Children, released the following statement in response to today’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) forum held before the Government Oversight and Children’s Committees: “DCF is constantly chasing its tail. The goal should be to prevent runaway children and you do ... Home
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08/27/2025
“Pure Evil.” CT Senate GOP Statement Re: Minneapolis Shootings
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the shootings in Minneapolis. “Heartbreaking. Horrific. Pure evil. We join the rest of the country in condemning this senseless, disgusting violence.”
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08/26/2025
Senator Perillo Calls for Consumer Protections Following Sunnova Energy’s Bankruptcy Filing
HARTFORD, CT – In the wake of a nationally known residential solar panel installer Sunnova Energy’s June filing for bankruptcy, Sen. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) has asked state government officials to protect the company’s Connecticut consumers from being ripped off. “We can’t let Connecticut solar customers get burned,” Sen. Perillo said. “I am hearing from Sunnova ... Home
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08/25/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Revolution Wind project
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Ryan Fazio today issued the following statement regarding the federal government canceling the Revolution Wind project. “Here’s what we know: Electricity bills in Connecticut are too damn high. Democrats have presided over skyrocketing of Connecticut’s electric rates to third-highest of any state in the ... Home
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