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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.
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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04/10/2026
“Candy Store Must Close.” Sen. Harding Statement on House Passage of Earmark Reform
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement today regarding the CT House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of earmark reform legislation. “We have this culture of corruption in which the ‘candy store’ is open. Tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars go out the door every year to politically connected groups. Minimal to no transparency or oversight ... Home
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04/09/2026
“Crazy.” Senate Democrats just reappointed the person who freed the Connecticut Cannibal? Sen. Gordon updates Lee Elci.
CT Senate Republicans · “Crazy.” Senate Democrats just reappointed the person who freed the Connecticut Cannibal? Sen. Gordon updates Lee Elci.
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04/09/2026
CT Taxpayers are Paying for Someone’s $442,000-a-Year No-Show Job? Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT On What our Absentee Governor Calls “Small Ball”, as well as Democrats’ Efforts to Crush Local Zoning.
CT Senate Republicans · CT taxpayers are paying for someone’s $442,000-a-year no-show job? Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT on what our absentee governor calls “small ball”, as well as Democrats’ efforts to crush local zoning.
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04/09/2026
Sen. Harding Updates Vinnie Penn on CT Senate Republicans’ Efforts to Pass Common Sense Policies at the State Capitol
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Harding updates Vinnie Penn on CT Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass common sense policies at the State Capitol
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04/09/2026
Sen. Sampson Advances Two Government Accountability and Transparency Bills
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) today announced the bipartisan passage of two bills he sponsored, following their advancement out of committee earlier in the legislative process. The measures reflect ongoing efforts to improve accountability, transparency, and efficiency across state government. The bills: S.B. 247 and S.B. 423 address state auditing practices and higher ... Home
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04/08/2026
CT Dems Defend $442 K/Year No-Show; Vote Against Meals on Wheels Homebound Seniors
Sen. Stephen Harding and all members of the Senate Republican Caucus today voted in favor of defunding former Connecticut State Universities System Chancellor Terrence Cheng’s $442,000 salary and instead allocating that sum of money to Meals on Wheels in order to help homebound seniors. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03881-R00-AMD.pdf) “All Senate Democrats today voted against helping needy seniors while ... Home
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04/08/2026
“Significant Errors.” Sen. Harding Statement on Push for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale Approval
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state’s filing of a joint petition urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reconsider the recent decision approving the sale of Aquarion Water Company which will significantly increase water bills and weaken oversight over customer rates. “Last month’s decision by PURA was a backbreaker. ... Home
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04/08/2026
“Significant Errors.” Sen. Harding Statement on Push for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale Approval
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state’s filing of a joint petition urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reconsider the recent decision approving the sale of Aquarion Water Company which will significantly increase water bills and weaken oversight over customer rates. “Last month’s decision by PURA was a backbreaker. This new discovery of significant errors ... Home
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04/08/2026
Sen. Gordon Votes No on Appropriations Budget Over Lack of Needed Education Funding
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget because it fails to meaningfully increase funding for the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant, a critical source of state support for K-12 public education in the 35th District and across Connecticut. He also voted “NO” because the proposed budget ... Home
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💰A tale of two futures for Connecticut that couldn’t be more different…
CT Senate Republicans have a plan to put $1.5 billion back in your pockets annually, while Gov. Lamont and CT Democrats are proposing a one-time $200 check in an election year. What sounds better to you?
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🚨Connecticut taxpayers are paying $442,000 for a no-show job!
Yesterday, CT Senate Republicans called out the sham “Strategic Advisor” role created for former CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng, a no-show job paid for by YOU.
We proposed a simple fix: redirect that $442,000 to Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors.
Every single Senate Democrat voted no.
Instead of feeding seniors, they protected a six-figure salary for someone who:
❌ Works remotely from his New York home
❌ Supervises no one
❌ Isn’t required to attend meetings
❌ Used a state credit card for $60 steaks and chauffeured rides
This is one-party Democrat rule in action. Can’t afford Connecticut? Can’t afford Connecticut Democrats.
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