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
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07/15/2026
Senator Jason Perillo Responds to CT Insider Report Revealing New DCF Data
Sen. Jason Perillo (R—Shelton), Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, issued the following statement regarding a CT Insider investigation which reveals new DCF data. (“At least 28 Connecticut children with DCF case histories have died since 2025”) “This investigation underscores – yet again – how DCF is an agency in crisis. Preventable and tragic ... Home
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07/15/2026
‘More than 100 residents packed a meeting over Fairfield’s speed cameras’ (CT Insider)
As published by CT Insider: “When we implemented the law, we emphasized to allow municipal governments to design, to understand the unique challenges and characteristics of each town and we insisted that there were frequent transparent public meetings,” Hwang said. More than 100 residents gathered at Fairfield Warde High School Tuesday to voice their ... Home
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07/14/2026
CT Senate GOP Urges Flag Status Order
The CT Senate Republican Caucus is urging Gov. Lamont to order flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham. “Inexplicably, Gov. Lamont hasn’t made this order. Why? Democrat governors in Minnesota and Michigan, for example, promptly issued their state flag orders. Out of respect for Senator Graham’s service ... Home
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07/13/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on the Passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham
CT Sen. Republican Leader Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham. “Lindsey Graham loved America and the American people. He dedicated his life to serving the people of South Carolina, defending our freedoms and liberties, and achieving peace throughout the world. Our thoughts are with Sen. Graham’s family during ... Home
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07/10/2026
Sen. Sampson: Connecticut Showed Up for America’s 250th Anniversary—Why Didn’t the Media?
Hartford— State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) released the following statement after representing Connecticut at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: “America only turns 250 once. This should have been a moment of pride for every Connecticut resident, regardless of political party. When Connecticut was left without official representation at ... Home
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07/07/2026
Senator Gordon Launches Petition Urging Careful Review of Proposed Eversource Rate Increase
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today announced the launch of a public petition urging the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to carefully scrutinize Eversource’s anticipated electric rate increase request and reject any additional burden on ratepayers. Eversource has notified PURA that it intends to file a rate case seeking an overall ... Home
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07/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘America at 250: Let Us Be Exceptional Again’ (July 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson This year, we will celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday. For me, it will be far more than an anniversary on a calendar, and I believe millions of Americans feel the same. It should mark a season of celebration, reflection, gratitude, and national renewal: a chance to remember ... Home
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06/30/2026
“Tsunami” CT H2O Rate Hikes Warning: CT Senate GOP Statement on Aquarion Sale Closing
Several Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding the closing of the sale of Aquarion, the state’s largest water utility serving 735,000 customers across 60 municipalities, by Eversource to the Aquarion Water Authority, a quasi-public nonprofit. “Brace yourself, Connecticut: Brace yourself for a tsunami of unaffordable water bill rate increases. Year after year after year. ... Home
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06/30/2026
Sen. Fazio Statement on Sale of Aquarion Water Company
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) today released the following statement regarding the closing of Eversource’s sale of Aquarion Water Company: “The closing of the Aquarion sale, pushed by Gov. Lamont, is good news for Eversource, which is making billions on the sale, but bad news for the Connecticut families who will have ... Home
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4 in 10 Connecticut residents want out.
That’s not us talking. That’s a new University of New Hampshire poll showing 40% of CT residents are likely to leave the state within five years, the highest of any New England state surveyed.
The reasons won’t surprise you:
💸 Cost of living
💰 Taxes
🏠 Housing costs
People are being forced out because they can’t afford to stay due to decades of failed leadership and costly policies by CT Democrats.
CT Senate Republicans have been fighting this affordability crisis for years with real solutions. This session, Democrats rejected our $1.5 billion tax relief plan and blocked our proposal to eliminate the Public Benefits Charge.
Connecticut residents deserve leaders who will fight to keep them here, not price them out.
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Extreme Democrat policies have harmful consequences for CT residents. Just look at this example of a squatter ruining the lives of hardworking people in New Britain. ... See MoreSee Less
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Their resume speaks for itself. Here are 5 things CT Democrats have accomplished under Governor Lamont. ... See MoreSee Less
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