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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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11/02/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on U.S. Sen. Murphy’s Hospitalization
CT Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s hospitalization. “Our thoughts are with Sen. Murphy and his family. We are encouraged to learn that Sen. Murphy is responding well to treatment and making progress. We wish him a swift and full recovery.”
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10/27/2026
Tolls on CT Roads? Sen. Harding Statement
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the report issued by the Connecticut Citizens Assembly on Property Taxes which recommends that tolls be installed on CT roads. “Taxpayers remember how Connecticut Democrats have pushed hard for tolls. The original proposal was for 82 toll collecting gantries across Interstates 84, 91, and 95, as well ... Home
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10/18/2026
Joint Special Edition Column: ‘Connecticut Can Do Better’
By: State Senator Rob Sampson and State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco Open your electric bill. Open your property tax bill. Look at what it costs to fill your tank or keep the lights on. Then ask a simple question: after nearly forty years of Democratic control in the state House and thirty in the Senate, are ... Home
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10/13/2026
CT GOP Statement on Low-income Energy Assistance $$$
Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding and House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora issued the following statement regarding the state’s plan to increase low-income energy assistance this winter. “Connecticut Republicans have consistently pressed to deliver much needed relief to families struggling with soaring energy and home heating oil costs. We hope this money gets to where it ... Home
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10/11/2026
Senate GOP Statement re: Gas Tax
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont publicly blaming super minority legislative Republicans for his failed gas tax suspension. “Seven months ago, Republicans wrote to Gov. Lamont. Read the letter, We offered to meet in bipartisan fashion. We were encouraging him to move forward and provide much needed gas tax relief. He ... Home
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10/08/2026
Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon Applauds $10,092 Investment in Downtown Vernon Mural Project
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R – Woodstock) is applauding the successful fundraising campaign for Threads of Community: A Welcome Mural, a community-led project that will bring new public artwork to Vernon’s historic downtown and Cultural District. The project raised $5,092 through community crowdfunding and received an additional $5,000 matching grant from Sustainable ... Home
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10/07/2026
Opinion | Enough is Enough – Cornellians Working Across the Political Aisle to Demand that Women Alleging Sexual Assault Are Taken Seriously on College Campuses
By State Sen. Tony Hwang (Cornell ’87); State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (Cornell ’01); Professor Wynn Gadkar-Wilcox (Cornell M.A. ’00, Ph.D. ’02); Grace Hwang (Cornell ’86) It’s ironic that a university founded in 1868 as an institution that welcomed women from its inception is currently at the center of national rebuke over its treatment of ... Home
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10/07/2026
Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon Calls for More Tax Relief as Connecticut Projects Another BIG Budget Surplus
HARTFORD, CT – In response to the state expecting yet another year of big budget surpluses and maintaining record huge money reserves, State Senator Jeff Gordon (R – Woodstock) is again calling for additional tax relief for Connecticut residents, families, seniors, and small businesses. Sen. Gordon made the following remarks: Connecticut taxpayers are entitled to ... Home
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10/07/2026
“Bridgeport? Again?!?” CT Senate GOP Statement
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson issued the following statement regarding the state’s criminal charges against a former Democrat State Senator from Bridgeport following an investigation into the handling of absentee ballots. (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj/press-releases/division-of-criminal-justice/10062026bradley)
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CT GOP Will Push for Significant Relief at the Pump, Income and Property Tax Relief, Elimination of the Public Benefits Charge and Lower Health Insurance Premiums
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