CT Senate GOP Thank Outgoing Chief of Staff Downes for His Service

CT Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding Michael Downes announcing his resignation as caucus Chief of Staff effective Jan. 6, 2027.

“Mike is a dedicated manager who has done an excellent job,” Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding said. “We join together in saying thank you for the time and effort Mike put in to run our caucus in a smooth, professional and orderly fashion.”

“We thank Mike for his service to this caucus,” Sen. Republican Minority Leader-elect Rob Sampson said. “He has worked tirelessly over the past year on behalf of our senators and staff. It is deeply appreciated and respected. We thank Mike for his decades of dedication to our party and our cause.”

“Serving as chief of staff over the past year has been a great honor,” Downes said. “It has been a privilege to support our senators and dedicated staff in a shared commitment to public service. I am pleased to assist Senator Sampson’s incoming leadership team to ensure a smooth transition, and offer my sincere wishes for the caucus’ success.”