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
Special Session, Same Old Trick: Hide the Ball, Pass the Bill (December 2025)
What Connecticut witnessed during the November special legislative session was not governance. It certainly wasn’t leadership. It was the raw exercise of political power by a majority so comfortable and so dismissive of basic procedural norms that they no longer bother pretending otherwise.
IMPORTANT NEWS!
I’m officially kicking off my re-election campaign, and I’d love to see you on Sunday, January 11, in Southington as we start the year together.
Join me for a relaxed evening, good conversation, and the company of fellow patriots who care deeply about the future of Connecticut. If you’re able to come out, I’d truly enjoy seeing you and thanking you in person. If you can’t make it, you can still be part of the effort by supporting the campaign online.
I’ve set an early goal of raising $20,000 by March 1st, and with the help of my supporters, I know we can get there. Your support helps ensure that someone is standing up, telling the truth, and pushing back against big government, failed progressive policies, and woke nonsense that has done real damage to our state and country.
Donating online is secure, fast, and takes just a few minutes. Whether you’re able to attend on Sunday or simply throw in a few dollars to help the cause, it truly makes a difference, and I’m very grateful for it.
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Hope to see many of you at this event and thank you for standing with me.
Senator Rob Sampson
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. I hope you are able to share this time with loved ones in good health and happiness. The freedom and liberty that we all share as Americans are some of the greatest gifts that we can celebrate during this time and throughout the year.
I am also thankful for the many great members of our community, the friends I have made while in public service, and especially the brave men and women of our armed forces. Many of these heroes are on active duty and will not be home for the holidays to celebrate with their own families. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if you need assistance throughout the holiday season and in 2026--I am here to work for you.
My best wishes to you and your family for a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! May God continue to bless us and our great nation.
Sincerely,
Senator Rob Sampson
FOLLOWING UP ON YESTERDAY'S NEWS AND RELEASE:
For Immediate Release
December 24, 2025
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Jason Perillo issued the following statement regarding the unfolding New Opportunities of Waterbury Inc. nonprofit scandal involving the misuse of CT low-income energy assistance taxpayer dollars:
“What an absolutely disgraceful pre-Christmas scandal has emerged.
And it is also quite ironic.
Connecticut Democrats forever paint Republicans as cruel, uncaring and harming people in need.
Meanwhile, it’s Democrats here in Connecticut who are taking money out of vulnerable residents’ pockets to enrich their bureaucratic machine and their friends.
Years of one-party rule in Connecticut have bred arrogance and corruption. It’s now on full display.
We await word today on when Gov. Lamont’s budget team will conduct oversight meetings.
Those meetings must be public meetings. Those meetings must lead to public hearings and reforms.
We will be calling on the legislature’s Government Oversight Committee to schedule a public forum on this scandal. The people of Connecticut must be allowed to speak out, ask questions and suggest reforms.
Republicans are demanding transparency and accountability. Gov. Lamont and Democrats must demand it too.”
Waterbury nonprofit used LIHEAP funds to pay its expenses
ctmirror.org
CT officials moved to take control of New Opportunities Inc. after it bounced a $1.5M check and acknowledged using federal energy assistance to cover its costs.