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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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09/02/2026
(Listen) Why did Gov. Lamont Just Approve a No-Bid Contract with Our Taxpayer Money? Sen. Harding Updates WICC on Republicans’ Push for More Transparency and a More Affordable CT
CT Senate Republicans · Why did Gov. Lamont just approve a no-bid contract with our taxpayer money? Sen. Harding updates WICC on Republicans’ push for more transparency and a more affordable CT.
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09/02/2026
Sen. Stephen Harding Named an “Affordability Champion”
Sen. Stephen Harding has been named an “Affordability Champion” by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Sen. Harding earned a perfect 100% score for his pro-business voting record during the 2026 legislative session at the State Capitol. “Our local businesses create jobs, support families and invest in our communities,” Sen. Harding said. “Helping them succeed ... Home
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09/02/2026
Sen. Sampson: Connecticut Gave an Illegal Immigrant a Driver’s License. Now an Innocent American Is Dead. Gov. Lamont Owes Answers.
Hartford— State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) is calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to answer for Connecticut’s “drive-only” license policy after a man identified by U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) as an illegal alien with a Connecticut-issued driver’s license was charged with vehicular homicide following a crash that killed 29-year-old Ohio resident Austin J. Karr Grimes. ... Home
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09/02/2026
State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon Calls for a Moratorium and Responsible Oversight of Data Centers
HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Jeff Gordon (R–Woodstock) issued a comprehensive public policy plan to responsibly address concerns about how data centers could affect energy ratepayers, the environment, local municipal planning, public infrastructure, and public safety. “As the future unfolds with data centers supporting technological innovations and possible economic development investments in Connecticut, we must ... Home
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09/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘Your Vote Belongs to You’ (September 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson There are few things more personal than your vote. It belongs to you, not to a political party, a campaign operative, a government bureaucrat, or someone standing in your living room telling you what to do with your ballot. That ought to be the easiest thing in the world for ... Home
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08/24/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on Newington Shooting
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the shooting in Newington that left one man dead and two police officers injured: “Our thoughts are with these police officers, their families, and first responders everywhere. We wish them a full and swift recovery, and we thank law enforcement ... Home
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08/19/2026
Sen. Gordon Applauds Special Education Grant Awards for Northeast Connecticut
Hartford — State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) welcomed the rollout of the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant program, which is delivering $855,488 in total funding to the Ellington, Thompson, and Tolland public school districts. “This is great news for our students, schools, communities, and taxpayers,” said Sen. Gordon. “Public Act 25-93 and this special education grant program ... Home
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08/17/2026
Hartford Violence: CT Senate GOP Statement
Several Senate Republican lawmakers are urging the Lamont administration to heed the call from the Hartford Police Union to step up the state’s collaboration with the city in addressing the spike in violence. “We urge the Lamont administration to listen to the understaffed Hartford Police Department, which is at a self-described ‘tipping point’. Collaborate. Be ... Home
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08/12/2026
Statement From Senator Heather Somers on the Passing of Former LG Nancy Wyman
“I was deeply saddened to hear of Nancy Wyman’s passing. I had the privilege of being the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2014. She was a formidable opponent, but what I remember most was how gracious, kind, and genuinely wonderful she was throughout the campaign. She always treated me with respect, even as we ... Home
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🏆 We are proud to announce that CT Senate Republican lawmakers earned a cumulative “A” grade from CBIA for our pro-business voting record during the 2026 legislative session! Many of our members were also named Affordability Champions.
Our local businesses create jobs, support families and invest in our communities. Helping them succeed goes hand in hand with making Connecticut more affordable for the people who live, work and raise families here.
Too many families and small businesses are being stretched thin by rising costs. From electricity and healthcare to housing and everyday expenses, people deserve meaningful relief and the opportunity to get ahead.
Thank you to the Connecticut Business & Industry Association for this recognition. CT Senate Republicans will continue fighting to lower costs and support policies that help our businesses grow, create jobs and thrive. We’re committed to a Connecticut where families and businesses can build a future.
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A Joint Statement from Legislative Leaders Regarding the Attempted Assault of a State Capitol Police Officer. ...
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💸 Nearly $300,000 a year.
That’s what a family of 4 now needs to live “comfortably” in Connecticut. Most families here earn nowhere close to that. People are not living beyond their means. They are living in a state that costs too much and takes too much…
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