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State Senator Heather Somers

Senior Deputy Republican Leader

Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.

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"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."

– Senator Heather Somers

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01/21/2026

As “Tsunami of Endless Water Rate Hikes” Looms, CT Senate GOP Lawmakers Urge AG to Appeal ASAP

Several Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Jason Perillo today issued the following statement regarding the blocked sale of Aquarion Water Company: “A ‘costly loser’. That’s what Attorney General Tong called this atrocious backroom deal which will bring about a tsunami of endless water ... Heather Somers

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01/19/2026

“Crisis Intervention”: CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Farmland Tax Hike Changes

CT Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Ryan Fazio, and Sen. Jeff Gordon, issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “This happened thanks to our hard-working Connecticut farmers who have spoken out and the 20,000 people ... Heather Somers

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01/15/2026

Several CT Senate GOP Lawmakers Issue Statement on Aquarion H2O Court Decision

Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Tony Hwang, and Sen. Eric Berthel today issued the following statement regarding a Connecticut judge’s rejection of state regulators’ denial of the Aquarion Water merger. “We respectfully urge the Office of the Attorney General to appeal this decision. In November, we thanked PURA for voting ... Heather Somers

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01/13/2026

(Watch) CT Senate GOP Stands With Farmers Who Are Facing Major Tax Hikes

CT Senate GOP: “We Have Connecticut Farmers’ Backs” Farmers Face Major Tax Hikes Sign the Petition at: www.SaveCTLand.org Watch the Press Conference here: https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=25761 Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today stood with Connecticut farmers who are facing major tax increases following changes to how state farmland is ... Heather Somers

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01/07/2026

Listen | Sen. Somers Talks About Saving the Farms

CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Somers Talks About Saving the Farms

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01/06/2026

Senator Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers Welcome Federal Funding to Enhance Rural Health Care in Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT – Senator Doctor Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers, member and Ranking member of the Public Health Committee, respectively, welcomed the good news that Connecticut has been awarded $154 million in significant federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed ... Heather Somers

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12/18/2025

State Bond Commission Approves Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Stonington and Preston

HARTFORD, CT—The Connecticut State Bond Commission today approved funding for two important infrastructure projects in the 18th Senate District, a move applauded by State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton). The approved funding includes: $500,000 for the Town of Stonington to support improvements to the town dock $400,000 for the Town of Preston to fund improvements to ... Heather Somers

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12/17/2025

Sen. Somers Reacts to Anthony Anthony Departure from State Marketing Office

Sen. Heather Somers, who represents Mystic and co-leads the General Assembly’s bipartisan Arts, Culture and Tourism Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Connecticut’s Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Anthony is departing state service effective Feb. 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. “In addition to the energy and creativity he has brought ... Heather Somers

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12/16/2025

CT Senate GOP Lawmakers on Potential 42% H2O Rate Hike

Several Republican State Senators today issued the following statement after Connecticut’s largest water company, Aquarion, announced its intention to seek a 42% rate increase. “Last month, state regulators voted down an atrocious, non-transparent backroom deal which would have caused a tsunami of unending water rate spikes in cities and towns across Connecticut. And Senate Republicans ... Heather Somers

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