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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.
View AllState Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Represents: Bethlehem, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Fairfield, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester
LEARN MOREState Senator Henri Martin
Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore
Represents: Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, and Thomaston
LEARN MOREState Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Cheshire, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott, and Waterbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington, and Voluntown
LEARN MOREState Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, and Northford
LEARN MOREState Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Tony Hwang
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown
LEARN MOREState Senator John A. Kissel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: East Granby, Ellington, Enfield, Granby, Somers, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks
LEARN MOREState Senator Jeff Gordon
Republican Whip
Represents: Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock
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12/24/2025
CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
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, ... Home
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12/24/2025
CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
For Immediate Release 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 ... Home
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12/23/2025
CT Senate GOP: Misuse of Low-Income Energy $$ Points to Need for CT Nonprofit Reforms
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Jason Perillo issued the following statement regarding Waterbury-based nonprofit agency New Opportunities Inc. acknowledging impermissibly using federal funds intended for low-income energy assistance to cover its operational expenses for the second time in the past decade. (https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/new-opportunities-ct-liheap-home-heating-help-21257374.php) “This is the latest in a long line of examples of what happens ... Home
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12/23/2025
Senator Tony Hwang Hosts Public Forum on State Housing Mandates, Transparency Concerns, and Local Impacts
(View Remarks) FAIRFIELD, CT—This past weekend, State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) convened a public legislative forum to examine the far-reaching impacts of Connecticut’s new housing mandates and the state’s affordable housing law, discussing local control, infrastructure funding, and the lack of transparency surrounding the passage of HB 8002 during a special legislative session. Senator Hwang ... Home
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12/20/2025
(Listen) Sen. Kissel Discusses CT’s Sexual Misconduct Report on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning
Disability Rights Connecticut released a report following an investigation into sexual misconduct at Connecticut’s only prison for women. It’s a 27-page report highlighting alarming problems if not corrected will only allow the problem to continue at a high rate, according to the civil rights agency. To discuss the report, we spoke with state Senator John ... Home
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12/18/2025
Sen. Berthel Applauds State Investments in Oxford, Southbury Training School
State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown) today applauded state investment in the region through the State Bond Commission’s approval of the following funding: Town of Oxford: Reallocation of $782,685 in grant-in-aid funding for dredging and debris removal along the Little River and other waterways damaged by recent storm flooding, which will broaden the allowable use ... Home
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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 ... Home
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12/18/2025
Sen. Berthel, Seymour Delegation Applaud Investment in Sewer Expansion, Bungay School ‘Priority’ Construction
State Senators Eric Berthel (R-32) and Jason Perillo (R-21), State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105), and Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis today applauded the governor for several recent announcements that will benefit Seymour, including a $1.6 Million grant from the State Bond Commission for infrastructure improvements and sewer line expansion, and for also placing Bungay School ... Home
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12/18/2025
Town of Tolland Receives State Funding for Public Safety and Community Infrastructure Improvements
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated the approval of multiple state investments benefiting the Town of Tolland, including funding for public safety infrastructure and essential community services. The funding is provided through the State of Connecticut’s Grants-in-Aid for Urban Development Program, which supports economic and community development, public safety, environmental protection, ... Home
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