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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01/17/2025
Senators Ryan Fazio and Tony Hwang Attend Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Legislative Session to Discuss Opportunities for Students and Parochial Schools
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Senator Ryan Fazio (R—Greenwich) and Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) participated in a legislative session with the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport at St. Ann Academy. The session was focused on discussing ways to enhance and strengthen the resources available to the Academy, ensuring that students have access to the support and opportunities ... Home
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01/17/2025
Sen. Gordon Proposes Workforce Development Bill to Address Health Care Shortages
HARTFORD, CT – State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a practicing doctor and state legislator, announced today the introduction of Senate Bill 260, which targets workforce development to Address Health Care Shortages. As both a physician and a lawmaker, Sen. Gordon has seen firsthand the severe health care workforce shortages that are impacting patients and communities ... Home
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01/16/2025
Sen. Fazio & Harding Statement on Governor Considering Cutting Taxes
Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor announcing that he is considering proposing tax cuts when he reveals his two-year state budget on Feb. 5. “Cost of living, cost of living and cost of living. Connecticut taxes are too high. Energy bills are too high. Just about everything ... Home
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01/15/2025
Sens. Sampson & Berthel Statement on FBI Crackdown on Violent Hartford Gang
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Eric Berthel today issued the following statement regarding the FBI announcing charges against several violent Connecticut gang members in an effort to take back Hartford neighborhoods. (https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/indictment-charges-7-hartford-gang-members-murder-racketeering-offenses) “We commend local, state and federal law enforcement on this coordinated effort to make Hartford’s streets safer. Had these arrested individuals been violent ... Home
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01/15/2025
Sen. Fazio Statement on Consensus Revenue Forecast
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, issued the following statement on the January 2025 consensus revenue forecast. “The nearly $340 million in suddenly discovered investment income from the federal ARPA grant raises questions that require answers and full transparency. Why was all of this interest income not known by ... Home
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01/15/2025
CT Senate GOP: Governor is Right to Call Fiscal Guardrails “sacrosanct”
The CT Senate Republican Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the governor telling state business leaders he feels the state’s fiscal guardrails and spending cap are “sacrosanct” and that they should not be dismantled by majority Democrats. “The governor is right. The smart bipartisan spending guardrails that Republicans insisted upon when the Senate was ... Home
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01/15/2025
Sens. Sampson & Harding Statement on Bill to Provide CT Taxpayer Funded Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Senate Democrats prioritizing a proposal to provide state taxpayer funded unemployment benefits for striking workers. “This is Connecticut Democrats’ priority? What a tone deaf, dangerous message to send to our business community. This proposal essentially tells companies to not do business in ... Home
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01/15/2025
Sen. Martin Congratulates Bristol Vet Hall of Famer
Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement regarding Bristol resident Scott W. Rosado being among the 14 veterans that have been selected as part of the 20th class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state’s official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are ... Home
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2024 Legislative Session Recap Video
Senate Republicans worked diligently during the 2024 Legislative Session fighting for issues that affect every Connecticut resident including the cost of living crisis, election security, public safety, and more.
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💡 It’s National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! 🔌
Connecticut residents and businesses are paying some of the highest energy costs in the nation, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We are dedicated to fighting for real solutions to make energy more affordable for everyone in our state.
Here are the policies that we will continue to propose during the 2025 Legislative Session:
✅ Take public benefits off our electric bills.
✅ Cap the price of all future long-term energy purchases (Power Purchase Agreements)
✅ Expand the definition of Class I renewable energy sources to include nuclear and hydropower
✅ Separate PURA and DEEP
✅ Take steps to secure CT’s natural gas supply, including expanding existing pipeline capacity
We’re committed to protecting your wallet and pushing for common sense solutions to make energy more affordable in our state. #NationalCutYourEnergyCostsDay @followers
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🚔Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.🇺🇸
Thank you to the men and women in blue who selflessly protect and serve our communities. We are forever grateful for all that you do and for the sacrifices you make to keep people safe. #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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Today, our state senators took the oath of office, united by a shared commitment to tackle Connecticut’s biggest challenges and build a brighter future for all.
This Legislative Session, we’ll focus on issues that are important to CT residents, such as affordability, electric rates, election integrity, and public safety—ensuring that we represent the best interests of the hardworking people we serve.
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