Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
For Immediate Release Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing federal investigation into how tens of millions of dollars are being distributed among and spent by several non profit social service organizations operating in Hartford. “Today, the Gov. Lamont said ‘I don’t know’ multiple times when asked for ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut’s former Chief State’s Attorney paying $7,000 to resolve alleged ethics violations. The former Chief State’s Attorney, who did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement, allegedly hired Gov. Ned Lamont’s then-deputy state budget director’s daughter in exchange for staff raises. “We ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding today’s State Bond Commission vote to approve $155 million in bonding in order to reduce the Public Benefits Charge on electric bills. “Today, the State Bonding Commission approved approximately $150 million in borrowing to fund a portion of the public benefits charge on electric ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R‑Woodstock) today announced the launch of the inaugural 35th State Senate District Pizza Trail, an exciting culinary tour spanning the District and featuring more than 30 local pizzerias. The initiative celebrates the region’s vibrant pizza culture and the small businesses that help define northeastern Connecticut. “I love pizza! The ... Home
By State Sen. Rob Sampson If you’ve been following the media freak-out over the “Big Beautiful Bill,” you’d think Congress just passed a dystopian nightmare designed to starve grandma and destroy the weather. Naturally, none of that’s true. But as anyone watching politics lately knows, truth is rarely the priority. The BBB is far ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding federal authorities opening an investigation into how tens of millions of dollars are being distributed among and spent by several non profit social service organizations operating in Hartford. (https://www.courant.com/2025/07/31/federal-grand-jury-opens-probe-of-how-millions-in-grants-were-distributed-to-hartford-nonprofits/) “Nearly four months ago, Senate Republicans were asking the Lamont administration ... Home
For Immediate Release In the aftermath of four more people being arrested in connection to an investigation into the handling of absentee ballots during the 2023 mayoral election cycle in Bridgeport, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today reminded taxpayers that a bipartisan election integrity reform initiative could have been passed this year, but died in the Democrat controlled General Assembly. ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – A true victory for the people of Connecticut was witnessed today as State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a physician and a Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Task Force, joined Governor Ned Lamont in signing into law H.B. 7192, AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE. “This is ... Home
HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton), Ranking Member of the Children’s Committee, today met with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to address systemic failures within the department. This meeting comes as an answer to the case in Waterbury, where a boy was held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years ... Home
Prosecutors charged four campaign workers with ballot crimes during the 2023 race for Bridgeport mayor. They join seven others already facing charges, including two sitting city council members.
💸 Connecticut’s affordability crisis isn’t new, but it’s getting worse. Rising costs, high taxes, and wasteful spending are driving people out of our state.
One of the only things keeping government spending in check in recent years was the fiscal guardrails that Republicans fought to implement and protect.
These guardrails helped rein in out-of-control budgets and prevent even more tax hikes. However, Democrats continue pushing to eliminate these fiscally smart spending caps.
Senate Republicans will keep fighting to protect these guardrails and push for solutions to make Connecticut more affordable and address the cost-of-living crisis for our state's residents. ... See MoreSee Less
In several recent national surveys, Connecticut received mediocre-to-poor rankings for its business climate, economy, cost-of-living, and property taxes. However, these low performances are not anomal...
