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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.
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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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09/21/2026
CT Republicans Want to Lower Taxes by $2 Billion for Overburdened Families. Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.
CT Senate Republicans · CT Republicans want to lower taxes by $2 billion for overburdened families. Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.
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09/21/2026
Sen. Gordon Calls on PURA to Hold Public Hearing in Northeast Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Jeff Gordon (R – Woodstock) is calling on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to hold more in-person public hearings, including one in Northeast Connecticut, as part of its public comment process for Docket 26-05-10. The Docket concerns Eversource Energy’s request to increase its electric distribution rates. Eversource is seeking ... Home
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09/19/2026
Extreme Weather & Coastal Resiliency Forum Resources (Sept. 19, 2026)
Extreme Weather & Coastal Resiliency Resources Extreme Weather & Coastal Resiliency Forum Presentation (Sept. 19, 2026)
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09/18/2026
Sen. Sampson Responds to Connecticut’s August Employment Report
Hartford – State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement regarding Connecticut’s August Employment Report (https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/laborsit.asp): “Connecticut’s labor force has declined by nearly 3% over the past 12 months. Total employment in Connecticut is down by nearly 4% over the past 12 months. Anyone see the troubling pattern? We’re going in the wrong direction. ... Home
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09/11/2026
9/11/2001: We remember. We honor. We stand together. (Op-ed)
By State Sen. Tony Hwang Twenty-five years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001 – a day that forever changed America and shattered our sense of safety and peace. Today, we remember the innocent lives taken in an act of unimaginable evil. But the loss did not end that day. For families who lost parents, spouses, ... Home
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09/10/2026
Sen. Cicarella: Fatal Bloomfield Crash Shows Why Connecticut Must Do More to Protect Tow Truck Operators
Hartford – State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34), Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, issued the following statement following the death of tow truck operator Alexander John Ramos, who was struck and killed while working roadside in Bloomfield Tuesday night. “My heart goes out to Alex’s children, family, friends, coworkers, and the entire ... Home
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09/10/2026
(Listen) Want a more affordable CT? Sen. Harding Updates the Talk of CT’s Gary Byron on the CT GOP’s Plan to Deliver Significant Tax Relief for Middle Class Families
CT Senate Republicans · Want a more affordable CT? Sen. Harding updates the Talk of CT’s Gary Byron on the CT GOP’s plan to deliver significant tax relief for middle class families.
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09/10/2026
CT GOP Will Push for Significant Relief at the Pump, Income and Property Tax Relief, Elimination of the Public Benefits Charge and Lower Health Insurance Premiums
Connecticut Senate and House Republicans today pledged to press for measures which will provide significant annual relief for overburdened state residents and create ‘A More Affordable Connecticut’. “Democrats have made life in Connecticut unaffordable,” Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding said. “If you send more Republicans to the State Capitol, we will deliver lower income taxes, ... Home
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09/10/2026
Sens. Harding, Somers and Gordon Pledge Continued Fight to Protect Connecticut Farmers from Tax Hikes
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Jeff Gordon today pledged to continue standing with Connecticut farmers by reviewing and potentially passing into law the recommendations of the Public Act 490 Working Group. Earlier this year, Connecticut farmers faced major tax increases following changes to how farmland is assessed. The valuation for Connecticut swamp ... Home
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🚨🏥More than 200,000 Connecticut residents will be hit with double-digit health insurance rate increases in 2027.
People are already paying more for electricity, taxes, housing and nearly everything else. Now, hardworking people are being forced to hand over even more of their paychecks simply to maintain their health coverage.
This is not affordability. Connecticut families deserve real accountability and meaningful action to lower healthcare costs. They cannot afford more excuses or more of the same.
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Today, we honor Constitution Day and the enduring promise of “We the People.”
Signed 239 years ago, the United States Constitution laid the foundation for our republic and enshrined the principles we continue to cherish: liberty, justice, individual rights and a government accountable to its people.
May we never take these freedoms for granted, and may we always remember our shared responsibility to protect and preserve them for future generations.
Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸
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