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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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News
08/24/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on Newington Shooting
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the shooting in Newington that left one man dead and two police officers injured: “Our thoughts are with these police officers, their families, and first responders everywhere. We wish them a full and swift recovery, and we thank law enforcement ... Home
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08/19/2026
Sen. Gordon Applauds Special Education Grant Awards for Northeast Connecticut
Hartford — State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) welcomed the rollout of the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant program, which is delivering $855,488 in total funding to the Ellington, Thompson, and Tolland public school districts. “This is great news for our students, schools, communities, and taxpayers,” said Sen. Gordon. “Public Act 25-93 and this special education grant program ... Home
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08/17/2026
Hartford Violence: CT Senate GOP Statement
Several Senate Republican lawmakers are urging the Lamont administration to heed the call from the Hartford Police Union to step up the state’s collaboration with the city in addressing the spike in violence. “We urge the Lamont administration to listen to the understaffed Hartford Police Department, which is at a self-described ‘tipping point’. Collaborate. Be ... Home
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08/12/2026
Statement From Senator Heather Somers on the Passing of Former LG Nancy Wyman
“I was deeply saddened to hear of Nancy Wyman’s passing. I had the privilege of being the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2014. She was a formidable opponent, but what I remember most was how gracious, kind, and genuinely wonderful she was throughout the campaign. She always treated me with respect, even as we ... Home
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08/12/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the passing of Nancy Wyman. “Classy. Smart. Tough. Humble. Lt. Gov. Wyman loved Connecticut. She dedicated decades of her life to public service and helping people in ways large and small. We are all grateful for that service. Our thoughts ... Home
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08/11/2026
(Listen) Sen. Harding Updates WZBG on a Variety Issues, Including His Push to Make CT More Affordable by Lowering Taxes and Reducing Electricity Bills
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Harding updates WZBG on a variety issues, including his push to make CT more affordable by lowering taxes and reducing electricity bills
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08/07/2026
(Listen) Bridgeport? Again?!? Sen. Sampson Updates WICC on a New Video Depicting Alleged Absentee Ballot Fraud.
CT Senate Republicans · Bridgeport? Again?!? Sen. Sampson updates WICC on a new video depicting alleged absentee ballot fraud.
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08/07/2026
“Damage control”: Sen. Harding on Gov’s Call for Camera Deployment Pause
Sen. Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s call for municipalities to pause deploying automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras due to unanswered questions. “Let the damage control begin. Gov. Lamont signed this bill into law. And he apparently did so despite having significant unanswered questions about it? He signed it ... Home
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08/07/2026
Statement from State Senator Rob Sampson Regarding Election Integrity in Connecticut
The following is a statement from State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) regarding the recent election integrity allegations out of Bridgeport: “For more than a decade, I have been raising concerns about the integrity of Connecticut’s elections, especially the vulnerabilities surrounding absentee ballots. I have introduced and supported legislation, offered amendment after amendment, and argued repeatedly ... Home
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💡Connecticut having the 2nd-highest electric rates in America didn't happen by accident. It’s due to decades of failed leadership and bad policies from Connecticut Democrats. YOU are paying the price of bad decisions from the Lamont Administration. It's time for a change! ...
For years, Connecticut residents have been telling us the same thing - our state has become too expensive.
This summer, our senators are back in their districts, continuing to hear directly from residents about the affordability crisis impacting their household budgets and their ability to build a future here.
Connecticut has the 3rd-highest property taxes in the country, the 2nd-highest electric rates and the 3rd-highest income taxes.
These costs didn’t happen overnight. They are the result of years of failed Democrat leadership and policies that have made Connecticut increasingly unaffordable.
Something needs to change.
Senate Republicans are listening and we are actively working on proposals to lower costs, put more money back in the pockets of hardworking residents and make Connecticut more affordable.
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💸Connecticut Democrats are touting one week without sales tax. But one week doesn’t solve the affordability crisis families face the other 51 weeks of the year.
When CT Republicans proposed a $1.5 billion tax-cut plan to put more of your hard-earned money back in your pocket, Democrats voted it down.
Connecticut families need more than a temporary break. They need lasting solutions that lower the cost of living and make our state more affordable.
One week isn’t enough. Connecticut taxpayers deserve to keep more of their money!
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