
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
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03/16/2026
Sen. Sampson: Democrats Distract from Election Integrity While Opposing Voter ID
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement today in response to a press conference held by Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Matt Blumenthal regarding election legislation before the Connecticut Government Administration and Elections Committee. “Today’s press conference appears to be another attempt by Connecticut Democrats to distract voters with outlandish claims ... Home
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03/13/2026
Sen. Sampson Ranked Most Effective Republican State Senator in Connecticut
Data-Driven Study Places Sampson #1 Among CT Senate Republicans for Legislative Effectiveness Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) has been ranked the most effective Republican State Senator in Connecticut according to the latest State Legislative Effectiveness Scores released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a research initiative of Vanderbilt University and the University of ... Home
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03/13/2026
Elections Matter. Arrogant Supermajority CT Democrats are Taking Away Your Freedoms. Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.
CT Senate Republicans · Elections matter. Arrogant supermajority CT Democrats are taking away your freedoms. Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.
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03/12/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on Senate Democrats’ Personal Attacks on Sen. Sampson
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Senate Democrat Caucus’s personal attacks on Sen. Rob Sampson. “The Senate Democrats can’t out-debate Sen. Sampson on housing policy matters, so instead they resort to lies, personal attacks and smears of his character. Didn’t these same Democrats just get exposed for falling asleep in the ... Home
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03/12/2026
Senator John A. Kissel Seeks Answers Following Death of Incarcerated Individual at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
Enfield, CT – Sen. John A. Kissel (R–Enfield) issued the following statement on the death of an incarcerated individual at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield: “I was very troubled to learn of the death of an incarcerated individual early this morning at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. My understanding is that correctional staff responded to ... Home
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03/12/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Votes to Move Insurance Affordability Options Forward
HARTFORD—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield), Ranking Member of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, voted today in support of HB 5378, legislation designed to expand affordable health insurance options for individuals and employees of small businesses through Association Health Plans, technically known as Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs). HB 5378 mirrors legislation proposed by Senate ... Home
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03/12/2026
Tolland Legislative Delegation Issues Response to Judicial Branch Decision Regarding Juvenile Detention Facility
TOLLAND – State Representative Tammy Nuccio, State Representative Tim Ackert, State Senator Jeff Gordon, and Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley issued the following response welcoming the decision by the Connecticut Judicial Branch to pursue an alternative location outside of Tolland for its proposed juvenile detention facility. “This is a major win for the residents of ... Home
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03/12/2026
Sens. Somers, Gordon Blast Democrats for Silencing Hundreds at Vaccine Mandate Hearing
HARTFORD – State Sen. Heather Somers (R-Groton), ranking member of the Public Health Committee, and State Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a member of the Public Health Committee, released the following statements sharply criticizing majority Democrat Public Health Committee leaders for ending public testimony at 12:15 a.m. Thursday on highly controversial bills that extend further ... Home
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🍀 May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always. Wishing everyone across Connecticut a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day! ... See MoreSee Less
“We all have watched the way these bills are being handled. Late-night hearings cut off at midnight, multiple major bills scheduled the same day, aimed at the same community, and testimony squeezed, so many people never get to be heard or questioned. It tells people we don’t need to listen to you and we don’t intend to.“ - Colchester Resident Amber Webster
Republicans are listening and will continue to speak out and stand with the thousands of CT residents who were silenced during last week’s public hearings on parental and educational rights, medical freedom, and the Second Amendment. These bills are likely up for a committee vote this week. Stay tuned here for updates!
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📚Parents know what’s best for their children. Not the government. CT Republicans stand with families across Connecticut to fight for educational freedom and push back against Democratic overreach in our schools and our homes. ... See MoreSee Less
