
Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
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
LEARN MORELatest News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments from the Senate Republican Caucus.
News
03/31/2026
Sen. Ryan Fazio Votes No on S.B. 84 Revenue Package, Citing Missed Opportunity for Tax Relief
HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) today voted no on S.B. 84 in the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, raising concerns that the proposal fails to address Connecticut’s high tax and debt burdens and instead risks making them worse. S.B. 84 is a broad revenue package advanced by majority Democrats that makes significant ... Home
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03/31/2026
“Dedication.” Sen. Harding Statement on Sen. Tony Hwang Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Sen. Tony Hwang announcing he will not seek re-election to serve a seventh term in the State Senate. “Tony Hwang has lived the American Dream. Tony loves America and he loves Connecticut. His dedication to the people of his district is second to none, as is his ... Home
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03/31/2026
State Senator Tony Hwang Retirement Statement from the Connecticut General Assembly
After many meaningful years of public service, I have decided that the time has come to step away from state elected office and begin the next chapter of my life. Serving the people of Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Throughout my tenure in ... Home
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03/30/2026
Statement from Sen. Sampson on Plainville Tragedy and Community Response
Plainville, CT— State Senator Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement in response to the recent tragedy in Plainville and the growing memorial honoring the victims: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific events that took place in Plainville and the tragic loss of innocent lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ loved ... Home
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03/30/2026
Sen. Harding: “Burdensome property taxes are crushing working families across CT”
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the CT House Republicans’ press conference today: “The Connecticut House Republicans are spot-on: Burdensome property taxes are crushing working families across Connecticut. The Senate Republican Caucus is open to virtually any type of tax relief and any relief on our electricity bills. Meanwhile, Democrats continue pushing policies ... Home
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03/30/2026
Op-Ed: If we care about democracy in D.C., we must first protect it in CT
Read from the CT Post. Much of today’s political conversation is focused on Washington, D.C. We hear constant concern about executive overreach, concentration of power, and leaders who dismiss opposing viewpoints rather than engage them. Those concerns are real. But if we truly care about protecting democracy, transparency, and representative government, we must also be ... Home
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03/29/2026
“Corruption?” CT Senate GOP Statement on Bradley Guilty Verdict
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding former Bridgeport Democrat state Sen. Dennis Bradley being found guilty on all counts in his campaign fraud trial. “Corruption? In overwhelmingly Democrat-controlled Bridgeport? By Democrats? Is this ‘Groundhog Day’? Keep voting for Democrats, Connecticut. No good government reforms will ever ... Home
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💰”It’s overtaxation in the most clear form.” CT Senate Republicans continue to call for tax relief NOW! Tune into our press conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow to hear more. ... See MoreSee Less
💸Decades of failed Democrat leadership have made Connecticut “unaffordable.” ... See MoreSee Less
“We are calling on the governor and the Democrats in the legislature to do two things. Either implement this tax credit program for our farmers. Or if you are not going to do that, then use funds in the governor’s fund to appropriate to these farmers to help save them.” - State Sen. Stephen Harding ... See MoreSee Less
