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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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04/08/2026
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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04/08/2026
Photos: Sen. Hwang Promotes Awareness, Acceptance, & Opportunity for Individuals with Autism
Sen. Hwang Promotes Awareness, Acceptance, & Opportunity for Individuals with Autism Watch remarks here. HARTFORD – At the Connecticut State Capitol’s 2026 Autism Awareness Day on April 2, State Sen. Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) stood alongside families, advocates, service providers, and community leaders to call for continued support and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum, especially during the ... 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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04/07/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on R & D Tax Credit Expansion Proposal
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposal to expand Connecticut’s R&D Tax Credit Program for small businesses that are investing in innovation. “Connecticut is unaffordable under one-party Democrat rule. Small business owners and innovators are getting crushed. Any proposal to make Connecticut more attractive for job creators is welcome. Republicans want ... Home
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04/02/2026
CT Senate GOP: School-to-Work Pipeline Must Be Strengthened
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a new report which finds that employers across Connecticut are struggling to fill open jobs due to a lack of job-ready skills among applicants. “Tens of thousands of well-paying jobs are going unfilled in Connecticut. Healthcare jobs. Manufacturing jobs. Jobs ... Home
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04/01/2026
Sen. Berthel Pushes to Make CT More Affordable
CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Sen. Berthel Pushes to Make CT More Affordable HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown) on April Fool’s Day continued the call to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Here we are, on April Fool’s Day, and families ... Home
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04/01/2026
Help for Connecticut Farmers
Dear Connecticut Farmers, We’re sharing a brief update, along with a short video, on our on-going efforts to support you. Dairy farmers and food-producing farmers are under increasing pressure from low milk prices, rising production costs, and higher taxes. With less than 80 farms remaining in Connecticut, the need for action is urgent. We support ... Home
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04/01/2026
(Watch) On April Fool’s Day, CT Senate GOP Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable
“April Fool’s?” CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Senate Republicans Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable (Watch the press conference here.) Senate Republicans on April Fool’s Day blasted supermajority Democrats for failing to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Supermajority Democrats ... Home
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04/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘When Debate Becomes Inconvenient in Hartford’ (April 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson One of the most fundamental rights in a free society is the ability of citizens to speak to their government and participate in decisions that affect their lives. In Connecticut, that right is supposed to exist within the legislative process itself. Bills normally move through committees and public hearings where ... Home
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CT Democrats pushed a budget out of committee that does NOTHING to address our state’s affordability crisis!
CT Senate Republicans have a plan to provide $1.5 billion in tax relief to help the people of our state. Watch to learn more.
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📺The State Senate is gaveling in today at 11:00 a.m. Watch live on Connecticut Network (CT-N) ct-n.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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🐄🌾Udder chaos in CT.
Connecticut farms are facing rising costs that threaten their future in our state. Senate Republicans have stood with farmers every step of the way, including at press conferences and the PA-490 farmland tax hike farmer’s forum. But more needs to be done.
That’s why we’re pushing for a farmer tax credit to reduce costs, protect local farms, and keep food affordable for CT families. Senate Republicans will keep fighting for our farmers and the people of our state!
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