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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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News
11/07/2025
Sen. Harding Statement on SNAP Recipients Receiving Full Benefits Through November
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut SNAP recipients receiving full benefits through November. “Relief for vulnerable Connecticut families is what matters most. We must prioritize people, not politics. Thanks to our common sense bipartisan fiscal guardrails, Connecticut is able to help people in need. And we now see the federal government announcing ... Home
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11/07/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on NY Approving Permit for Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers, and Sen. Jeff Gordon today issued the following statement regarding the State of New York’s approval of a key water-quality permit for a proposed natural-gas pipeline off the New York City coast. (https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/dec-statement-on-water-quality-certification-for-proposed-northeast-supply-enhancement-pipeline-project) “By issuing this key permit, New York is taking action to lower future ... Home
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11/07/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Bridgeport Sexual Assault Case
Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a judge doubling the $1 million bond holding a Bridgeport man since his arrest last month on charges that he grabbed a 14-year-old girl on her way to high school and sexually assaulted her, after prosecutors filed two more counts of sexual ... Home
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11/06/2025
Senator Tony Hwang Leads Call to Action to Combat Food Insecurity: “Now Is the Time to Help Our Neighbors in Need”
Community leaders join together at SHU Community Theatre to launch food and fund drive amid rising demand and federal SNAP funding concerns FAIRFIELD, CT — With food insecurity surging across Connecticut and critical federal nutrition programs in flux, State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) convened community partners and nonprofit leaders at Sacred Heart University’s Community Theatre ... Home
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11/06/2025
(Listen) Sen. Harding on the NY Giants, Mamdani – Lamont, the ’25 Election PURA Controversy, Special Session & the Government Shutdown
Interview starts at the 20 minute mark: https://morningswithgarybyronpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/mornings-with-gary-byron-podcast-11-6-25 Questions why our supposedly ‘centrist’ Gov. Lamont says that he “shares a lot of Mamdani’s aspirations” and that Mamdani is “transformative”. The Election: Says CT Republicans “need to start working today” to increase our numbers in the House & Senate next year…the future of our state depends ... Home
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11/06/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Audit Finding More P-Card Misuse in CSCU System
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Rob Sampson issued the following statement regarding a state auditors’ report which reveals more purchasing card (P-Card) noncompliance instances in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. “Haven’t we read about this government P-card misuse before? Unfortunately, yes, we have. This latest audit ... Home
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11/04/2025
Sen. Harding: CT GOP Was “Absolutely Right” to Sound Alarm Bells on OVG Deal
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding news report which reveals that the Capital Region Development Authority contacted state auditors and the comptroller’s office in September with concerns about the Oak View Group’s (OVG) possible “illegal, irregular or unsafe handling of funds” collected at the PeoplesBank Arena, formerly the XL Center, in Hartford. ... Home
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11/04/2025
Food Banks in the 30th Senate District
↓ Click here to download a PDF version of the 30th Senate District Food Banks. For CT Foodshare Mobile Schedule visit www.ctfoodshare.org or call them at 203-469-5000 211 CT: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org Contact us if you would like to be added to this list. Connecticut Foodshare 203-469-5000 ctfoodshare.org Below are the food banks ... Home
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11/04/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Passing of Former Vice President Cheney
Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney served his country faithfully in every office he held. From his time as House minority whip to serving under several presidents, he served our country for decades and helped ... Home
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