State Senator Stephen Harding

State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
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03/31/2026
“Dedication.” Sen. Harding Statement on Sen. Tony Hwang Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Sen. Tony Hwang announcing he will not seek re-election to serve a seventh term in the State Senate. “Tony Hwang has lived the American Dream. Tony loves America and he loves Connecticut. His dedication to the people of his district is second to none, as is his ... Stephen Harding
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03/30/2026
Sen. Harding: “Burdensome property taxes are crushing working families across CT”
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the CT House Republicans’ press conference today: “The Connecticut House Republicans are spot-on: Burdensome property taxes are crushing working families across Connecticut. The Senate Republican Caucus is open to virtually any type of tax relief and any relief on our electricity bills. Meanwhile, Democrats continue pushing policies ... Stephen Harding
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03/29/2026
“Corruption?” CT Senate GOP Statement on Bradley Guilty Verdict
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding former Bridgeport Democrat state Sen. Dennis Bradley being found guilty on all counts in his campaign fraud trial. “Corruption? In overwhelmingly Democrat-controlled Bridgeport? By Democrats? Is this ‘Groundhog Day’? Keep voting for Democrats, Connecticut. No good government reforms will ever ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2026
“Blatant Vote-Buying Scheme”: CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Dems’ Election Year “Rebate Checks” for Voters
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding legislative Democrats today announcing that they are looking to send one-time election year “rebate checks” to voters. “Connecticut Democrats think Connecticut residents aren’t smart enough to see through this blatant vote-buying scheme. Instead of gimmicks, Senate Republicans have offered real, ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Gas Tax Holiday
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont dropping his push for a Connecticut gas tax holiday as prices approach $4 per gallon. “Surprising and disappointing. Do Democrats want to make Connecticut more affordable or not? Did Gov. Lamont not mean what he said two weeks ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2026
“Customers will get crushed.” Sen. Harding Statement on Approval of Aquarion Sale
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s final decision on the merger between Aquarion and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. “It’s a backbreaker. Aquarion customers will get crushed by a tsunami of annual water rate hikes. The deal stunk from Day One. Several members of the ... Stephen Harding
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03/23/2026
“Good.” Sen Harding Statement on GAE Committee Not Taking Up Controversial Reg Review Legislation
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee co-chairs electing to not take up a bill proposal on its meeting agenda today which would have altered the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. (Agenda: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/gaedata/ca/pdf/2026CA-00323-R001200GAE-CA.PDF) “Good. This was a power grab bill and horrible policy. The ... Stephen Harding
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03/23/2026
“Vote ‘no’ on this power grab.” Sen. Harding on GAE Committee Putting Reg Review Committee Bill on Today’s Meeting Agenda
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee including a bill proposal on its meeting agenda today which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. (Agenda: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/gaedata/ca/pdf/2026CA-00323-R001200GAE-CA.PDF) “I urge supermajority Democrats: Vote ‘no’ on this power grab. Don’t alter the dynamic of a bipartisan ... Stephen Harding
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03/20/2026
“Why now?” Sen. Harding on Attempt to Alter Composition of 54-Year Old Bipartisan Committee
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding his opposition to a bill proposal which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. “Why are supermajority Democrats doing this? And why now? Established in 1972, the Legislative Regulation Review Committee is the only committee with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. ... Stephen Harding
Had a great time today meeting with longtime family friend and Brookfield native Katarina Sweet as part of the National Association of Social Workers Lobby Day with Quinnipiac University students! Thank you for your advocacy! ... See MoreSee Less
🚧Attention: 30th District residents! Here are upcoming Connecticut Department of Transportation road and bridge construction activities starting in early April. ... See MoreSee Less
🌾🚜 SUPPORT CT FARMERS
“We are taxing the people who feed us out of business.” – Sen. Heather Somers (R)
CT Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. Lamont and CT Democrats to stand with us and support our farmers. We’ve been advocating for a tax credit program for months. It’s time to act now!
CT’s farmers are struggling. Many have spent generations working on their family farms, feeding our communities, and sustaining our state’s agricultural industry. CT’s affordability crisis is pushing them to the breaking point.
If Gov. Lamont won’t support our tax credit for farmers, we are calling on him to release $20 million in immediate relief from the Emergency Relief Fund the legislature approved earlier this year. It’s time for the governor and CT Democrats to stand up for these hardworking residents.
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