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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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10/16/2025
Senator Tony Hwang Reacts to CT Siting Council Rejection of Docket 516R
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2025 “Today’s decision by the Connecticut Siting Council to reject Docket 516R marks a crucial step toward restoring public trust and honoring the voices of residents, municipalities, and environmental advocates,” said Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield). The Council’s move effectively resets the controversial UI proposal and clears the way for a ... Home
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10/16/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Dems’ ‘Just In Case’ Fund
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement regarding Democratic legislative leaders’ reported plans to use up to $500 million of the state budget surplus next month to create a “Response Fund” to blunt yet-to-be realized federal budget cuts. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/15/ct-special-session-funding-cuts/) “Senate Republicans are ready and willing to have a ... Home
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10/15/2025
Senator Tony Hwang and Bigelow Tea Celebrate Dedication of “David Campbell Bigelow Memorial Bridge” in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) and Bigelow Tea today announced that Bridge No. 05432, which carries Black Rock Turnpike over the Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield, has been officially designated the “David Campbell Bigelow Memorial Bridge,” following the passage of SB 1377 by the Connecticut General Assembly. Senator Hwang will be joining Bigelow ... Home
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10/14/2025
“Appalling.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Alleged Sex Assault of Bridgeport CT Teen on Way to School
Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen, Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of a man for violently sexually assaulting a teenage girl on her way to school this morning in Bridgeport. (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFGoeJAzV/?mibextid=wwXIfr) “Appalling. Our hearts go out to the victim and her family. As the prosecution proceeds toward justice, two key questions ... Home
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10/13/2025
“Outrageous”: CT Senate GOP Statement On Arrests After Discovery of Girl’s Remains in New Britain
Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the arrests of two people after the discovery of a 12-year-old girl’s remains outside of an abandoned home in New Britain. “An outrageous, horrific and unspeakable tragedy. As we join together to mourn the senseless loss of Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Torres and condemn ... Home
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10/13/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Hamas’ Release of All 20 Remaining Hostages Held in Gaza
On behalf of the Connecticut Senate Republican caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Hamas’ release of all 20 remaining hostages held in Gaza. “We join the world in welcoming this long-awaited day. It is a shared feeling of gratitude, relief, joy and hope. We thank President Trump for his leadership in making ... Home
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10/10/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement Regarding Lamont’s “Second Thoughts” About Lowering the Flag After Kirk’s Assassination
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson issued the following statement regarding Gov. Ned Lamont stating that he now has “second thoughts” about lowering the flag after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. (https://www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/governor-ned-lamont-democrat-stamford-21089241.php) “Gov. Lamont now has ‘second thoughts’ about lowering the flag? Gov. Lamont now has ‘second thoughts’ about taking action last month to ... Home
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10/10/2025
Listen | Sen. Sampson Joins WICC, Talks Bridgeport ‘Scam’ Marriage Scandal & More
Sen. Sampson joins “Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli to highlight a Hearst Connecticut Media story regarding allegations of scam marriages in Bridgeport as well as more calls for better oversight for state funding of politically connected, partisan organizations.
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10/09/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Hartford Nonprofit Shutdown
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a Hartford nonprofit named in a federal probe that has now shut down. (https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-blue-hills-civic-shutdown-21086672.php) “As Republicans noted in our recent press conference calling for the state government ‘candy store’ to be shut down, this organization received $20,000 in the current state budget while ... Home
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