Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
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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04/02/2025
“It’s a start.” Sen. Berthel & Harding Statement on Forensic Audit of Bridgeport School District
Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut State Department of Education ordering a forensic audit of the Bridgeport School District. (https://insideinvestigator.org/csde-continues-interventions-in-bridgeport-hartford/) “It’s a start. The forensic audit must be completed expeditiously. It must lead to reforms and efficiencies which benefit the neglected children of Bridgeport. Taxpayers across ... Home
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04/02/2025
State Sen. Ryan Fazio Joins Coffee for Good to Raise Awareness on World Autism Day and Volunteer Month
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT – In honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Volunteer Month, State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) visited Coffee for Good, a local nonprofit in Greenwich dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment training. Sen. Fazio, a long-time supporter of Coffee for Good, rolled up his sleeves and learned the ... Home
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04/02/2025
Sen. Harding Statement on Governor’s Meeting Today With Local Business Owners
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s meeting today with local business owners: “Very interesting. Gov. Lamont just proposed the largest tax increase on CT businesses in a decade. CT had one of the slowest-growing economies in the country late last year. We have the 3rd highest property taxes in the U.S., ... Home
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04/02/2025
(Watch) CT Senate GOP Kicks Off Statewide Grassroots Tour Demanding “Relief” from Unaffordable Taxes & Electric Bills
“We have a cost of living crisis in CT.” Watch the press conference here. At Ansonia-based small business Coastal Carriers, CT Senate Republican lawmakers today launched a grassroots tour of the state to join with job creators and local leaders in demanding relief from the high cost of living and doing business here. “We have ... Home
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04/02/2025
Sen. Cicarella, CT Senate GOP Kick Off Statewide Grassroots Tour Demanding Relief from Unaffordable Taxes & Electric Bills
“We have a cost of living crisis in CT.” Watch the press conference here. ANSONIA – At Ansonia-based small business Coastal Carriers, State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) and Connecticut Senate Republican lawmakers yesterday launched a grassroots tour of the state to join job creators and local leaders in demanding relief from the high cost ... Home
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03/31/2025
“Deserving CT Students May Get Shortchanged.” CT Senate GOP Seeks Audit of Higher Ed $$$ Over-Allocation
Multiple CT Republican State Senators are urging the state auditors to review the CT Office of Higher Education’s over-allocation of millions of dollars in scholarship funding to colleges. (Click here to view the letter) (https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/ct-ohe-college-scholarship-mistake-20245871.php) “We write with regard to the Office of Higher Education’s over-allocation of millions of dollars in scholarship funding to colleges. ... Home
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03/31/2025
“Want higher taxes?” Sen. Harding Statement on CT Democrats’ Fed $$ Comments
Sen. Republican Leader Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont and CT Democrat leaders’ federal funding comments. (https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/03-2025/statement-from-governor-lamont-senate-president-looney-and-speaker-ritter) “CT Democrats say we must ‘plan for the unpredictable’. CT Democrats talk about creating ‘emergency powers’. Yet CT Democrats do absolutely nothing to address the waste, fraud and abuse happening throughout CT government. CT ... Home
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03/28/2025
“Another High Profile Failure”: CT Senate GOP on Paroled Triple Murderer
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a CT triple murderer who was paroled after being disciplined 96 times and is now accused of a violent home invasion. (https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/norwich-ct-slash-triple-murder-ronnie-hinton-20244314.php) “It’s another high profile failure by the state Board of Pardons and Paroles. Two years ago, Republicans ... Home
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03/27/2025
(Watch) CT GOP Calls Out Ethical Lapses in CT Government, Push for Stronger Accountability Measures
(Watch the press conference here.) HARTFORD, CT — Today, Connecticut House and Senate Republicans criticized the Lamont administration and legislative Democrats for fostering a culture of ethical lapses in state government, pointing to a troubling pattern of scandals and mismanagement. Citing controversies ranging from excessive spending in higher education to a canceled audit and misuse ... Home
FEATURED STORY
CT Senate GOP Pushes for Tax Relief
Senate Republican lawmakers recently rolled out sweeping tax relief proposals that aim to lower costs for middle class families and job creators. View our proposal for a more affordable Connecticut here: https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/watch-ct-senate-gop-pushes-for-tax-relief/.
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💸Connecticut is too expensive—and it’s time for relief!
#ICYMI: Yesterday, we kicked-off our “CT Cost-of-Living Crisis: Common Sense Solutions” grassroots tour at Ansonia’s Coastal Carriers.
CT Senate Republican lawmakers are hitting the road to hear directly from job creators, local leaders, and hardworking residents across Connecticut. Our message is simple: Families and businesses need relief—and they need it now.
We’re looking forward to connecting with even more residents in the weeks ahead and offering the common sense solutions YOU deserve! Next stop coming soon—stay tuned.
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