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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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03/10/2026
Sen. Gordon Helps Secure $3.8 Million in Community Funding for Vernon and Stafford
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today welcomed more than $3.8 million in state Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) funding for projects in the towns of Vernon and Stafford that will support environmental cleanup, redevelopment, and economic revitalization in the region. The funding includes $2.5 million for the continued remediation and redevelopment of ... Home
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03/10/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on Gov’s Proposed “Gas Tax Holiday”
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s newly proposed “gas tax holiday” which would be included in future “emergency certified” legislation. “Connecticut is unaffordable under one-party Democrat rule. We need all sorts of relief: on property taxes, income taxes, car taxes and electric bills. The ... Home
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03/10/2026
“Outrageous.” CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Democrat Party Social Media Post
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Democrat Party’s social media post yesterday which features a gun pointed at Sen. Ryan Fazio’s head. “Outrageous. Pointing a gun at his head? Connecticut Democrats should be ashamed of themselves. Do elected Connecticut Democrats endorse this post from ... Home
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03/09/2026
Sen. Gordon Speaks Out Against Restrictions on Public Testimony
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) is raising concerns about recent decisions by several committees to limit the time frame for public hearings. These hearings, which allow members of the public to provide input on important community and policy issues, are a critical part of democratic participation. “Every member of the public has ... Home
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03/07/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on PURA Draft Decision on Aquarion Merger
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s preliminary draft of its decision on the merger between Aquarion and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. (Conclusion attached. Proposed Final Decision here: (https://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/dockcurr.nsf/4b3c728dd1c0d642852586db0069aa70/3d6352d1af9e113985258db20077cb3b/$FILE/25-04-03%20Remand%20PFD.pdf) “We must now pass nonpartisan legislation to give PURA authority to review all parts of the ... Home
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03/06/2026
Sen. Martin Pushes to Eliminate Public Benefits Charge as PURA Commissioner Nominations Approved
Watch Sen. Martin’s remarks here. Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) yesterday echoed the concerns of utility customers across Connecticut, emphasizing the need to fully eliminate the controversial public benefits charge on electric bills, which has contributed to the state’s nation-leading electricity costs. Sen. Martin raised the issue as a member ... Home
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03/06/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement in Advance of Controversial Public Hearings & Democrats’ Speech Limitations
With controversial Wednesday Mar. 11 hearings scheduled on legislation impacting vaccines and homeschooling families, Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding time and speech limits that supermajority Democrats have placed on the public. “What about Freedom of Speech? The party of ‘No Kings’ really likes to govern ... Home
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03/06/2026
“Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 Hearings on Controversial Homeschooling and Vaccine Bills Where Supermajority Democrats are Limiting Public Speech
CT Senate Republicans · “Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 hearings on controversial homeschooling and vaccine bills where supermajority Democrats are limiting public speech.
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03/05/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on $154 M Grant to Strengthen CT Rural Health
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Connecticut receiving a $154 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program. “This funding – which Senate Republicans advocated for – will improve health care access across rural Connecticut. It will help bolster recruitment and retention of healthcare ... Home
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⚠️ ACTION ALERT: Three major hearings are happening TOMORROW in Hartford.
CT Democrats are pushing controversial bills that target your parental and Second Amendment rights and religious freedoms. They also plan to cut off public testimony, while hundreds of residents are still signed up to speak!
📚Homeschool, Private School and Parochial School Mandates — H.B. 5468 | 10 AM, Room 1E
💉Vaccine Mandates — S.B. 450 & H.B. 5044 | 10:30 AM, Room 1D
🔒More Gun Restrictions — HB 5043, HB 5435, & H.B. 5436 | 10 AM, Room 2C
Your voice shapes these outcomes! Testify in person, virtually, or in writing at cga.ct.gov.
Don’t let them silence you!
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If CT Democrats are intent on holding three highly controversial public hearings on homeschooling, vaccines, and gun bills all in one day and pushing legislation that will potentially impact thousands of Connecticut residents, the least they can do is listen to what people have to say and not cut off comments.
Republicans encourage people to speak out and will be there to listen to all who testify on these impactful bills!
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