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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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02/11/2026
(Listen) “Meaningful, Long-Term Relief.” Sen. Cicarella Updates WICC’s Lisa Wexler on the Senate Republicans’ Proposals to Save Working Families Thousands of Dollars Every Year
CT Senate Republicans · “Meaningful, long-term relief.” Sen. Cicarella updates WICC’s Lisa Wexler on the Senate Republicans’ proposals to save working families thousands of dollars every year.
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02/11/2026
Sen. Cicarella: Senate Republicans’ Plan Puts Real Money Back in Working Families’ Pockets
Sen. Cicarella: Senate Republicans’ Plan Puts Real Money Back in Working Families’ Pockets WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R–34) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a long-term affordability plan aimed at lowering taxes and reducing costs. It would effectively eliminate the car tax for working class ... Home
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02/11/2026
Sen. Sampson: Affordability in Connecticut Is Broken This Plan Fixes the Damage
“Can’t Afford CT…Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” Sen. Sampson: Affordability in Connecticut Is Broken This Plan Fixes the Damage WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a structural affordability plan aimed at reversing policies that have made Connecticut one of the most ... Home
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02/10/2026
Senator Heather Somers, CT Senate Republicans Unveil Affordability Plan
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R–Groton), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, today echoed the affordability plan put forward by Senate Republicans to cut Connecticut’s income tax and provide lasting relief to working families. “This is real money for real people, money they can count on year after year,” said Senator Somers. “It’s not a ... Home
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02/10/2026
(Watch) Sen. Martin, CT Senate GOP Unveil Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year
Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD – State Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive plan that effectively eliminates the car tax for working class families, limits property tax increases, lowers income tax burdens ... Home
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02/10/2026
Sen. Berthel, CT Senate GOP Unveil Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year
“Can’t Afford CT…Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” Sen. Berthel, CT Senate GOP Unveil Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills & Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel ... Home
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02/10/2026
(Watch) CT Senate GOP Unveils Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year
“Can’t Afford CT… …Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” CT Senate GOP Unveils Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills and Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars (WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE.) The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive ... Home
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02/10/2026
(Listen) Can’t Afford CT? Senate Republicans are Offering Thousands of Dollars of Tax Relief Per Year for Working Families. Sen. Harding Updates Melissa From WICC.
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02/09/2026
“Disturbing.” Sen. Martin updates Talk of CT on the possible misspending of millions of CT taxpayer housing grant dollars.
CT Senate Republicans · “Disturbing.” Sen. Martin updates Talk of CT on the possible misspending of millions of CT taxpayer housing grant dollars.
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CT Senate GOP Unveils Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year
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“Government of the people, by the people, for the people.” – Abraham Lincoln
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Republican President Abraham Lincoln, a leader whose courage, conviction, and commitment to freedom helped define our nation’s history.
President Lincoln’s enduring words serve as a powerful reminder that government exists to serve the people, safeguard liberty, and uphold justice. His vision continues to inspire our work as we strive to protect these fundamental values and serve the people of Connecticut with integrity and purpose.
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The headlines say it all.
CT Senate Republicans have put forward a bold, comprehensive plan to cut taxes, lower electric bills, eliminate the public benefits charge, and deliver real relief for Connecticut residents.
While the Governor is offering a one-time $200 “small ball” rebate, we are fighting for a permanent solution to Connecticut’s affordability crisis.
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“If not now, then when?”
This is the question CT Senate Republicans posed yesterday during a press conference to unveil our plan to deliver real relief from Connecticut’s affordability crisis.
People across our state are feeling the strain of burdensome taxes, skyrocketing electric rates, and the rising cost of living after years of failed policies from Democratic leadership.
We’re putting forward a plan that provides lasting, structural savings:
✅Eliminate the car tax
✅Cut income taxes by $1 billion
✅Reduce electric bills and get rid of the Public Benefits Charge
✅Roll back costly mandates and burdensome fees
No gimmicks. No temporary fixes. Just real reforms that put THOUSANDS of dollars back into the pockets of Connecticut.
Can’t afford Connecticut… Can’t afford CT Democrats!
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