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.”
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'Your Vote Belongs to You' (September 2026)
There are few things more personal than your vote.
It belongs to you, not to a political party, a campaign operative, a government bureaucrat, or someone standing in your living room telling you what to do with your ballot.
Monday night’s Southington Town Council meeting was a special one as we had the opportunity to recognize the Southington 11U All Stars and celebrate an incredible championship season!
These young athletes brought together players from Southington North, South, and West Little League and accomplished something they should be incredibly proud of: becoming District 5 Champions, Section 1 Champions, and 2026 Connecticut 11U State Champions.
It was such a joyful moment getting to recognize these players alongside their coaches and families. A championship like this takes talent, but it also takes countless hours of practice, teamwork, determination, great coaching, and families supporting these kids every step of the way.
Congratulations to Henry Villegas, Owen Pugliese, Camden Denorfia, Vincent Ralabate, Chase Michalak, Logan Giguere, Nash Pekrul, TJ DeCorte, Brady McKee, Chase Beaudoin, Cam Rubino, Owen Salvesen, Andy Echard, Manager Jay Pekrul, and Assistant Coaches Matt Denorfia, Dan Ralabate, Rob Giguere, and Eric Beaudoin.
You represented Southington incredibly well, and it was an honor to present you with a citation recognizing this tremendous accomplishment.
The evening also included a more solemn recognition as I presented another citation in memoriam honoring Edward S. “Ed” Pocock Jr., who dedicated decades of his life to serving Southington as a police officer and through numerous town boards and commissions, including 16 years on the Board of Finance. It was a privilege to recognize his many years of service and the lasting contribution he made to our community.
Monday night was a reminder that community is built in many ways: by young people working together and representing their hometown with pride and by people like Ed who spend a lifetime giving back to it.
Town of Southington, CT
Southington South Little League Baseball
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Wolcott Republicans Fundraiser — SEPTEMBER 27 IN WOLCOTT
Some of you have been asking how you can help out Republicans this November. Here is a perfect opportunity. I hope you will consider joining this event and donating either way.
The Wolcott Republican Town Committee is hosting Pistols & Politics at the Wolcott Landowners Association on Sunday, September 27, from 11 AM–3 PM.
I’ll be there along with State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco, and we’ll also be joined by Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio.
The event includes shooting, an opportunity to meet and talk with candidates and attendees, light fare, and a cash bar.
Tickets: $50 per person
📍 Wolcott Landowners Association
920 Woodtick Road, Wolcott
Proceeds support the Wolcott Republican Town Committee and Republican House and Senate campaigns. For those who cannot attend, contribution information is available through the Wolcott Republican Town Committee:
www.wolcottrepublicans.com/donate/
Additional RSVP and event information is on the flyer.
Sunday, September 27 | 11 AM–3 PM
CONNECTICUT DESERVES BETTER
I love Connecticut. We have great communities, hardworking people, and enormous potential.
But let's face it. We can do better.
For too long, one-party Democrat rule in Hartford has given us bigger government, higher costs, less accountability, and policies that make it harder for families and businesses to succeed.
My latest campaign video is about choosing a different direction.
I want Connecticut to once again be a place where young people can afford to build a future, families can buy a home and raise their children, businesses can grow, and seniors can afford to stay.
That means affordability. Safe communities. Better schools. Local control. Individual freedom. Responsible government.
And it means remembering something Hartford too often forgets:
Government works for you. You don't work for government.
Connecticut's problems aren't inevitable. They are the result of choices.
We can make different choices.
I love this state, I believe in its people, and I believe our best days can still be ahead of us.
Connecticut deserves better. Let's go make it happen.
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