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
LEARN MORELatest News
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05/29/2026
Senator Gordon Celebrates More Than $6.5 Million Approved for District Projects by State Bond Commission
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated that more than $6.5 million in state funding for key infrastructure and environmental remediation projects across the district was officially approved by the State Bond Commission during their meeting. The approved investments will support critical projects in Coventry, Willington, Stafford, and Vernon aimed at improving ... Home
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05/28/2026
WATCH | Sen. Hwang Calls for Pause, Revisions to Fairfield Traffic Camera Program to Strengthen Roadway Safety & Public Trust
Details a path forward that includes pausing program, increasing public awareness and signage, and removing violation fee revenue from the town budget. State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28), ranking Republican member of the Transportation Committee, today held a press conference outside Fairfield Town Hall calling on town officials to pause and reevaluate the town’s automated ... Home
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05/27/2026
Senator Perillo Statement on Resignation of DDS Commissioner Jordan Scheff
HARTFORD, CT—Senator Jason Perillo (R—Shelton), Ranking Member on the Human Services and Children’s Committees, responded to the news of DDS Commission Jordan Scheff planning to resign in June. “I would like to thank Commissioner Scheff for his years of service to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). However, his departure highlights a growing problem in ... Home
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05/26/2026
Sen. Gordon Statement on Huge Proposed Electric Rate Increase
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding the proposal to raise electric rates next year by an average of 13% for residential customers starting July 1, 2027. Eversource is seeking approximately $503 million in rate increases, which could raise residential electric bills by an average of 13%, and potentially ... Home
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05/21/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on CSCU Completely Redacting $400 K Cheng Report
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the CSCU system completely redacting a public document which details what former CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng is doing with Connecticut taxpayer dollars. (https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/20/i-team-cscu-redacts-entire-summary-special-report-that-cost-400000/) “You simply cannot make this stuff up. Former Chancellor Cheng makes $440,000 a year. Doing what? We have no idea. This document cost $400,000 ... Home
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05/21/2026
Senator Heather Somers Unveils $200,000 for Plainfield VFW
PLAINFIELD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Stonington) today announced that Plainfield VFW Post 5446 will receive $200,000 through this year’s state budget adjustment to support building repairs and rehabilitation efforts. Senator Somers advocated for the funding following multiple visits to the facility, where she witnessed firsthand the urgent infrastructure and maintenance needs facing the post. The ... Home
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05/21/2026
“That’s false.” Senate GOP Statement on Electricity Costs
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement: “Regarding unaffordable electricity costs, Gov. Lamont actually just said, ‘What I can do, I am doing.’ That’s false. Gov. Lamont, just like the state Senate Democrats, opposes removing the hidden ‘public benefits’ tax from electric bills. He therefore opposes lowering ratepayers’ electricity bills by ... Home
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05/20/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on 11 % Electric Rate Hike Proposal
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement regarding the proposal to raise electric rates next year by an average of 11%. “As overburdened Connecticut families and businesses brace themselves for potential double-digit hikes next year, they should remember this: Two weeks ago, every State Senate Democrat lawmaker voted ‘no’ on legislation that ... Home
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05/19/2026
Sen. Hwang Named “Legislator of the Year” by Statewide CT Library Association
State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) was recently honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Connecticut Library Association, the representative body for Connecticut libraries, during a recognition event at the Mark Twain Library in West Redding, recognizing his bipartisan leadership supporting libraries, freedom to read, digital access, and public education across Connecticut. The association specifically ... Home
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Gov. Lamont just signed into law a controversial bill that strips away parental and educational rights for homeschool, private school, and parochial school families.
Thousands of you submitted testimony, showed up at public hearings, and made the trip to Hartford to fight for your rights. You were heard by Republicans. You were silenced and ignored by Democrats.
CT Democrats pushed through their agenda of government overreach anyway. CT Republicans will keep standing with you and fighting every day for your right to choose the best education for your children.
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🔌With an 11% electric rate hike proposal before state regulators, Gov. Lamont offered a solution to high energy costs…“Turn off the lights.”
Decades of failed Democrat leadership and bad policies got us here. “Turning off the lights” won’t get us out.
CT Senate Republicans have a plan to lower electricity costs and eliminate Public Benefits Charges. We will never stop fighting for the people of our state.
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The rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend didn’t stop our Republican senators from joining their communities in paying tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the freedoms we hold dear. Their memory of our fallen heroes will never be forgotten. ... See MoreSee Less
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