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.
HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown), ranking member of the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, and State Sen. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) today stood in solidarity with the valley region’s struggling electric utility customers by joining Senate Republicans in walking out of the Senate chamber during a vote on a resolution to reappoint Public Utilities ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton) released the following statement regarding today’s Senate Session, and boycott of the vote for PURA Commissioner Marissa Gillett’s re-nomination: “Today, I chose to walk out with my Senate Republican colleagues rather than cast a vote on the re-nomination of Marissa Gillett. At a time when we should be voting for ... Home
(Watch Press Conference Here) BRIDGEPORT, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), as Republican leader of the CT General Assembly’s Transportation committee, hosted an informational briefing at State Police Troop G Barracks in Bridgeport to raise awareness about the escalating dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving has become a leading cause of car crashes in the ... Home
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) today speaks out in support of S.B. 1557, an act aimed at improving the management of Connecticut’s state pension assets. The proposed legislation will establish a Board of Directors that will share fiduciary responsibility among its members while keeping the state treasurer in the role of chairman ... Home
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a state government report which found that current strategies to contain health care cost growth “do not appear to be working.” (Page 8: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/cost-growth-benchmark/benchmark-reports-py2023/ohs-hcbi-cost-growth-benchmark-report-py2023.pdf?rev=a3cf8ad1307048c68f00963540982c13) “Like our unaffordable electricity bills and taxes, health care costs contribute significantly to the cost ... Home
Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut Democrats’ ongoing criticism of Avelo Airlines for flying deportation charter flights for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “What does it say when Connecticut Democrats are directly adversarial to a major company that creates jobs in our communities? Connecticut ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) today applauded the final approval by the State Bond Commission of critical bonding funds for several significant projects in the 18th District. These include $250,000 for upgrades at the Mystic & Noank Library, $250,000 for marina construction in Stonington, and $8 million for environmental remediation at the former ... Home
On behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg, PA, that burned a portion of his home. “Connecticut Senate Republicans condemn this violence in the strongest of terms. It is disgusting and disgraceful. We are relieved that ... Home
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut State Police announcing the arrest of a motorcyclist who built an online following under a pseudonym by posting to social media dozens of videos of himself speeding well above 150 mph, including 192 mph, on ... Home
Happy Easter from the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus. May this day of reflection and renewal bring peace, joy, and time well spent with loved ones. We’re proud to stand with the families and communities that make our state strong. ... See MoreSee Less
🎤#ICYMI: Caught on a hot mic, Rep. Anne Hughes (D-Easton) let the truth slip: “I always say to the governor, tax my people. They won’t even notice.”
This isn’t just a gaffe—it’s a window into the mindset of Connecticut Democrats. They’re more focused on squeezing taxpayers than delivering relief.
Connecticut families do notice. And we’re fighting for them—by proposing REAL solutions that lower taxes and bring relief from our state’s cost-of-living crisis.
Moments after a Tax Equity Caucus press conference in Hartford, Easton state Rep. Anne Hughes was recorded saying, "Tax my people. They won't even notice."
On this Good Friday, we remember the ultimate sacrifice made out of love, and we are reminded of the values of faith, hope, and renewal. Wishing peace and blessings to all who observe. ... See MoreSee Less
