

Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” is known for his work on health insurance reform as well as healthcare affordability and accessibility, especially for rural communities.
Explore the latest news and updates about Senator Jeff Gordon.
06/14/2025
STATE SENATOR JEFF GORDON (35th DISTRICT) STATEMENT ABOUT THE SHOOTINGS OF MINNESOTA LEGISLATORS: June 14th, 2025 Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed. Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot, and they are fighting for their lives undergoing medical care. News reports state that the suspect impersonated ... Jeff Gordon
06/09/2025
Subject: Please Veto HB 5002 – Protect Local Control and Responsible Planning Body: Dear Governor Lamont, I am writing to respectfully urge you to veto House Bill 5002. Even you have acknowledged that this bill contains “red flags” and that you wish you had been more involved in its development. I agree, and so do ... Jeff Gordon
06/06/2025
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in reaction to the governor on June 5 saying he wishes he was “more involved” in the crafting of ... Jeff Gordon
05/02/2025
Today marks the inaugural presentation of the Connecticut Golden Fleece Award, where State Senator Jeff Gordon and State Senator Rob Sampson will shine a light on what your state government is doing with your taxpayer dollars. This month, we recognize the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system. Awarded for fiscal waste, fraud, and abuse, ... Jeff Gordon
04/23/2025
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding their vote in the Appropriations Committee to double the state grant for special education while offsetting those new funds with a corresponding reduction for higher education. “Budgets are about priorities. Senate Republicans support more funding – full funding – ... Jeff Gordon
04/14/2025
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a state government report which found that current strategies to contain health care cost growth “do not appear to be working.” (Page 8: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/cost-growth-benchmark/benchmark-reports-py2023/ohs-hcbi-cost-growth-benchmark-report-py2023.pdf?rev=a3cf8ad1307048c68f00963540982c13) “Like our unaffordable electricity bills and taxes, health care costs contribute significantly to the cost ... Jeff Gordon
04/11/2025
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut State Police announcing the arrest of a motorcyclist who built an online following under a pseudonym by posting to social media dozens of videos of himself speeding well above 150 mph, including 192 mph, on ... Jeff Gordon
03/25/2025
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Commerce Committee, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Ranking Senator on the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Rocky Hill-based MTU Aero Engines North America expanding in CT and having a hiring push. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/24/ct-company-in-commercial-and-military-aircraft-business-expanding-operation-and-hiring/) “It’s excellent news. We commend the nonprofit AdvanceCT and ... Jeff Gordon
03/24/2025
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state spending $378 million for overtime during the 2024 calendar year across nearly 50 departments in state government. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/23/overtime-for-state-employees-costs-hundreds-of-millions-heres-why/) “This is a public safety issue. Long hours and excessive overtime can lead to fatigue. We should be hiring ... Jeff Gordon
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎉
To the graduating seniors of:
• Ellington High School
• Rockville High School
• Tolland High School
• Stafford High School
• Woodstock Academy
• E.O. Smith High School
• Coventry High School
• Parish Hill High School
• Tourtellotte Memorial High School
• The students from Thompson who attend Killingly High School
Congratulations on this incredible milestone!
Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought you to this moment. Whether you’re heading to college, trade school, the military, or straight into the workforce, know that your community is proud of you. You are the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of our region, and we can’t wait to see what you do next.
Wishing you all the best as you take your next steps!
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🚒This past weekend, I joined the to work at Union Volunteer Fire Department’s chicken bbq dinner. Wonderful to see the community once again support the great public service that the fire and ems crews do every day and night. What you do is appreciated! Thank you Chief Paul Wentworth for welcoming me at the bbq. The food was awesome. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to all of the fathers and father figures in our lives. You’re appreciated! I am proud to be a father to my son and a son to my father. ... See MoreSee Less