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.
Recognized for leadership in protecting consumers, including seniors, through stronger consumer protection laws. HARTFORD – State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) was recently selected to receive the 2025 AARP Legislative Achievement Award in recognition of his leadership in passing important consumer protection legislation. The award honors legislators whose work significantly benefits the more than 590,000 AARP ... Home
Several Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Jason Perillo today issued the following statement regarding the blocked sale of Aquarion Water Company: “A ‘costly loser’. That’s what Attorney General Tong called this atrocious backroom deal which will bring about a tsunami of endless water ... Home
Photo above (left to right): William Dellacamera, Sen. Cicarella, and Eric Henry at the Jan. 20 farmers’ forum at the State Capitol. HARTFORD — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) issued the following statement following a Jan. 20 farmers forum hosted by CT Senate Republicans, in response to recent changes to Public Act 490 announced on ... Home
HARTFORD — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement in response to Governor Ned Lamont’s Jan. 19 reversal of recent changes to Public Act 490, following today’s public forum with Connecticut farmers: “Connecticut farmers raised serious and legitimate concerns about a deeply flawed farmland assessment process that would have resulted in severe and ... Home
Farmers from across the state attended a Jan. 20 forum hosted by CT Senate Republicans and Sen. Stephen Harding to address massive tax increases that have threatened to put agricultural businesses out of operation. “Farmers deserve a voice, and we are giving them that voice,” said Sen. Harding. “We must protect Connecticut farms. This huge ... Home
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those words are not a history lesson. They are a warning for right now. Antisemitism is not “someone else’s problem,” and it is not a political talking point. It is an old ... Home
CT Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Ryan Fazio, and Sen. Jeff Gordon, issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “This happened thanks to our hard-working Connecticut farmers who have spoken out and the 20,000 people ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “I am glad to see that Governor Lamont has listened to me, my Republican colleagues, and farmers about the flawed PA-490 land use values created ... Home
The hardworking people who grow our food deserve a state government that supports them, not one that overtaxes them, takes their hard-earned money, and makes decisions without their input.
Thank you again to the farmers who took the time to make their voices heard yesterday. We listened. We stand with you. And we will continue to be partners in addressing this unfair tax issue and fighting to make Connecticut more affordable and business-friendly for those who live and work in our state. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to the hardworking CT farmers who stepped away from their fields to make their voices heard. We HEARD you loud and clear. The people who get up every day to grow our food deserve a state that works with them, not against them.
The Governor’s so-called “crisis intervention” on the PA-490 farmland tax hike may be a temporary fix, but farmers don’t need a band-aid. They need a permanent solution. Not more taxes, not more red tape, and not more financial burdens.
Today was an important first step in finally giving farmers a seat at the table. But let’s be clear: more must be done. Our Caucus will continue standing with Connecticut farmers and fighting to make our state more affordable for those who feed it.
