PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
LATEST COLUMN
'Distraction and Power: A Troubling Start to the 2026 Session' (March 2026)
The 2026 legislative session is underway, and Connecticut residents are already seeing a familiar pattern: distraction at the microphone and consolidation of power in the fine print.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senator Rob Sampson invites you to attend a Pre-Session Legislative Discussion in the 16th district!
3-26-26 Judicial appointments are NOT just votes on paper they change lives and rewrite how laws are applied in Connecticut.
I’m here to hold our third branch of government in check and I’m calling on them to do their job to keep the other branches in check as well. Judges must apply the law as written, not bend it to fit political agendas.
No more judges who stretch the Constitution or weaken accountability. We have three branches of government for a reason, and it’s time each one does its job.
WATCH HERE.
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We were in the Government Administration and Elections Committee meeting until midnight on Friday (3/20), working through a 52 bill agenda before the majority called it quits.
The remaining 19 had to be finished today (3/23).
One of the most concerning was H.B. 5548.
It would keep the home addresses of doctors who perform gender-related procedures private and create new exemptions that limit access to some records from public colleges and universities.
I raised serious concerns about the precedent this sets. Once again, we’re seeing efforts to limit public access to information the people of Connecticut have a right to see.
Watch this video as the discussion unfolded and judge for yourself.
Last Friday (March 20), at the Government Administration and Elections Committee meeting, I offered amendment after amendment to H.B. 5001: An Act Concerning Absentee Voting for All and Various Other Reforms to the Administration of Elections.
Each one was aimed at improving the bill and addressing real concerns I’ve heard from residents.
Every single one was rejected.
They weren’t seriously considered, just voted down along party lines.
That’s what you’ll see in this video: a clear, unfiltered look at the process.
I’ve trimmed it to keep the narrative moving, but what remains is important because transparency matters, and so does accountability.
Take a look at what actually happened:
*NOTE This post is being shared in many places. I may not get to see all the comments. You can view this post on my page directly where I am most likely to see comments and respond. Or, please email me at rob.sampson@cga.ct.gov or call me at 860-508-1969. I am happy to discuss any of this.
*NOTE Since some have suggested that because the video was edited, it must not be true, here is the complete unedited 90 min video - youtu.be/TBWvhQQaF3A?si=YviGxjkzevNGvqcR