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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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01/12/2026
(Listen) Sen. Hwang on Ways to Make Health Insurance More Affordable in CT
The cost of healthcare is too high, and state lawmakers say they need action on a federal level to bring these costs down nationwide. However, year after year, efforts to pass Association Health Plans, which Democrats and Republicans and nonprofits and the private sector all support. We spoke with Senator Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on ... Home
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01/09/2026
Recognizing Service and Sacrifice on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
State Sen. Paul Cicarella (center), and representatives from the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, AFSCME Council 4, Police Officers Association of Connecticut, the Connecticut State Police Union, and others gathered for a press conference on Jan. 9 honoring Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Sen. Cicarella offered remarks in the press conference to recognize the dedication, service, and ... Home
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01/09/2026
North Haven Lawmakers Recognize Blue Ribbon Achievement at Green Acres Elementary School
From left to right: Superintendent Patrick Stirk; State Rep. Dave Yaccarino; Green Acres Principal Tracey Considine; State Sen. Paul Cicarella; Board of Education Chief Operating Officer Christian Strickland; Assistant Superintendent Melinda McKenna; and Director of Student Services Anthony Mastriano during a Jan. 8 visit to Green Acres Elementary School, where Sen. Cicarella and Rep. Yaccarino ... Home
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01/09/2026
(Listen) CT Senate Republicans Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Sen. Cicarella on Public Safety and Human Traffic Awareness w/ 94.9 FM’s Lee Elci
CT Senate Republicans · Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Sen. Cicarella on Public Safety and Human Traffic Awareness w/ 94.9 FM’s Lee Elci
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01/09/2026
(Listen) CT Senate Republicans Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Sen. Cicarella on Recruitment, Retention, and Public Safety w/ Melissa in the Morning on WICC
CT Senate Republicans · Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Sen. Cicarella on Recruitment, Retention, and Public Safety w/ Melissa in the Morning on WICC
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01/09/2026
CT Senate GOP: Healthcare Costs Too Much in CT, But Association Health Plans Never Pass
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement regarding the vote Thursday by Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in favor of extending Affordable Care Act tax credits: “Gov. Lamont summed it up well in his statement: ‘The cost of healthcare is too ... Home
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01/07/2026
CT Senate GOP Invites Federal Focus to Hold Fraudsters Accountable
The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus is urging the U.S. Small Business Administration to keep Connecticut in mind as SBA cracks down on suspected fraudulent activity regarding COVID-era lending programs. (https://x.com/SBA_Kelly/status/2006893291241980325) In a Jan. 6 letter (view letter), the 11-member caucus commended SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and her team. “You note that Minnesota ‘is just the ... Home
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01/07/2026
Listen | Sen. Somers Talks About Saving the Farms
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Somers Talks About Saving the Farms
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01/06/2026
“Good.”: CT Senate GOP Statement on US DOJ Suing CT for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filing a federal lawsuit against Connecticut for failure to produce its full voter registration lists upon request. (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-arizona-and-connecticut-failure-produce-voter-rolls) “Good. Here in one-party Democrat rule Connecticut, the home of ‘Wanda from Bridgeport’, there is a refusal to ... Home
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🚔🇺🇸 Today, we honor the men and women in law enforcement who put service above self every single day. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and the sacrifices you and your families make to protect our communities. Your commitment to keeping others safe does not go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.
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💸Millions of dollars lost. Higher costs. Less accountability. This is exactly why Connecticut should not double down on failed healthcare experiments. ... See MoreSee Less
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🗳️After years of refusal to enact basic election integrity safeguards, Connecticut is now facing a federal lawsuit for failing to provide full voter registration lists.
One-party Democrat rule and Bridgeport ballot scandals have undermined public trust and turned our state into a national punchline. Republicans will continue fighting for transparency and election integrity.
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