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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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02/20/2026
Sen. Cicarella & GOP Lawmakers Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close
Sen. Cicarella & GOP Lawmakers Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Calls for Transparency and Accountability Reforms to Protect Taxpayers (Watch the press conference here.) HARTFORD — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R–34) joined House and Senate Republican leaders call for a legislative package aimed at ending what lawmakers describe as a “culture of ... Home
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02/19/2026
Sen. Sampson Joins Senate & House Republicans Calling for Connecticut Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close
Sen. Sampson Joins Senate & House Republicans Calling for Connecticut Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Unveil Anti-Corruption, Accountability Solutions to Combat Waste, Fraud and Abuse (Watch the press conference here.) HARTFORD — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) joined fellow Senate and House Republicans today in unveiling legislative proposals aimed at delivering accountability, preventing fraud and ... Home
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02/19/2026
“Wait a Second.” Sen. Harding Statement on CT Senate Democrats’ priority bill proposals.
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding CT Senate Democrats’ priority bill proposals. “Supermajority Democrats repeatedly cited Connecticut’s ‘affordability crisis’ today. Wait a second. They created the affordability crisis! Meanwhile, the Senate Republican plan will save working class families thousands of dollars a year, every year. Earlier today, Republicans predicted Senate Democrats would ... Home
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02/19/2026
(Watch) CT House & Senate GOP Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close
House & Senate Republicans Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Unveil Anti-Corruption, Accountability Solutions to Combat Waste, Fraud and Abuse (Watch the press conference here.) Saying that “Connecticut government’s ‘Candy Store’ must close,” Senate and House Republicans today unveiled legislative proposals aimed at delivering accountability, preventing fraud and waste, and rooting out what ... Home
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02/18/2026
3rd Highest Property Taxes; CT Senate GOP: “Nothing is Changing.”
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut being ranked as having the 3rd highest property taxes in the country. (https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/11585) “We are holding firm at #3 most unaffordable. Nothing is changing. And nothing will change until we have more balance at the State Capitol. Republicans have ... Home
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02/18/2026
Sen. Ryan Fazio Testifies Against S.B. 151, Defends Local Zoning Control
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) testified today before the Housing Committee in strong opposition to S.B. 151, warning the proposal would further erode local control and dramatically reshape Connecticut’s communities without addressing the root causes of unaffordability. Sen. Fazio has consistently opposed legislation limiting municipal zoning authority, including H.B. 5001 and H.B. ... Home
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02/17/2026
“We must do more…”: Sen. GOP Statement on Police Officer/Firefighter Recruitment Bill
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Jason Perillo, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding House Bill 5046, An Act Supporting Firefighter and Police Officer Recruitment and Retention. “It’s a good first step. Republicans have been proposing these recruitment and retention policies for years. We must do more to create a climate ... Home
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02/17/2026
Want “actual, real, long-term affordability relief”? So Do CT Republicans. Sen. Perillo Updates WICC’s Paul Pacelli.
CT Senate Republicans · Want “actual, real, long-term affordability relief”? So do CT Republicans. Sen. Perillo updates WICC’s Paul Pacelli.
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02/17/2026
“People in Tolland are upset.” Sen. Gordon Tells Talk of CT About CT Government’s Outrageous Secret Attempt to Put a Juvenile Detention Center in Tolland’s Only Commercial District
CT Senate Republicans · “People in Tolland are upset.” Sen. Gordon tells Talk of CT about CT government’s outrageous secret attempt to put a juvenile detention center in Tolland’s only commercial district.
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ICYMI - Yesterday, Connecticut Senate and House Republicans called to “close the candy store” and rolled out a bold anti-corruption and accountability plan to restore integrity to state government.
For years, insiders have treated your tax dollars like free samples, handed out with little oversight while people struggle under one of the highest cost-of-living burdens in the country.
Our plan strengthens transparency, tightens oversight, and ensures taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly.
Enough with the scandals. Enough with the misuse of funds. Enough with the arrogance.
It’s time to lock the doors on the Candy Store and put taxpayers first.
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