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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News
08/23/2025
Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts Lead to US Championship Game in Little League World Series
Fairfield National Little League Team: Caring and Working Together to Make a Dream Come True Statement from State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) on the Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts in the Little League World Series: “What an incredible journey it has been for our Fairfield National Little League team! These remarkable young athletes have ... Home
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08/22/2025
CT Senate GOP: New Questions Arise Re: Adrian Peeler Clemency
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, and Sen. Rob Sampson are raising new questions about former President Joe Biden’s Jan. 17 grant of clemency to Adrian Peeler, a Bridgeport man who was serving a 35-year sentence for conspiracy to commit murder involving the killing of an 8-year-old witness and his mother. Government watchdog The Oversight ... Home
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08/21/2025
Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts Lead to US Championship Game in Little League World Series
Fairfield National Little League Team: Caring and Working Together to Make a Dream Come True Statement from State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) on the Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts in the Little League World Series: “What an incredible journey it has been for our Fairfield National Little League team! These remarkable young athletes have ... Home
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08/21/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Resolution Requiring CTECS to Report Regularly to State
Sen. Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Education Committee, Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Board of Education’s adoption of a resolution to address violations of federal and state law by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, after the ... Home
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08/20/2025
Sens. Berthel & Harding Statement on Restoration of Bus Service for Bridgeport Public Schools students
Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the restoration of bus service for Bridgeport Public Schools students. “Good news. On Aug. 9, we wrote to the State Department of Education to express concerns about the Bridgeport school system increasing the distance some students must walk to school by half ... Home
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08/20/2025
Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on Successful ICE Sting in CT Targeting Violent Criminals
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston arresting 65 illegal aliens during a four-day operation in Connecticut dubbed “Operation Broken Trust.” The sting targeted transnational organized crime, gangs and egregious offenders. Among the 65 arrested, 29 had been convicted or charged in the ... Home
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08/20/2025
Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on CT’s Response to DOJ Re: “Sanctuary Policies”
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s response to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi regarding the state’s “sanctuary policies”. (Click here for the letter.) “Gov. Lamont really, really doesn’t want the term ‘sanctuary state’ applied to Connecticut. And he’s right. The term ‘supersanctuary’ state is more appropriate ... Home
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08/19/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement Condemning Death Threats Rep. Paris Has Received
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding death threats Rep. Corey Paris (D- Stamford) has received. “There must be zero tolerance for these threats. Violence and threats of violence are never acceptable. There is no place for this, it has to stop, we condemn ... Home
Events
08/19/2025
East Haven Senior Center Meet & Greet
Featuring: House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, State Senator Paul Cicarella & State Representative Joe Zullo
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is with Fairfield National Little League and State Senator Tony Hwang.
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Wishing Fairfield National Little League good luck today at the U.S. Championship of the Little League World Series! ⚾️ ... See MoreSee Less
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is with State Sen. Stephen Harding and State Senator Rob Sampson.
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💸🛒 “Sales Tax Free Week” might make for a nice annual press release, but it won’t fix the year-round affordability crisis Connecticut Democrats created by continuously raising taxes. Too bad they spend the other 51 weeks of the year making our state more expensive.
If they truly cared about Connecticut residents, they’d join Republicans in passing our proposals that would actually lower taxes, not just roll out a one-week gimmick for headlines.
If you want to take advantage of this one week of relief, here are more details. portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/sales-tax-free-week
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