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.
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee co-chairs electing to not take up a bill proposal on its meeting agenda today which would have altered the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. (Agenda: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/gaedata/ca/pdf/2026CA-00323-R001200GAE-CA.PDF) “Good. This was a power grab bill and horrible policy. The ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee including a bill proposal on its meeting agenda today which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. (Agenda: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/gaedata/ca/pdf/2026CA-00323-R001200GAE-CA.PDF) “I urge supermajority Democrats: Vote ‘no’ on this power grab. Don’t alter the dynamic of a bipartisan ... Home
Hartford – State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) released the following statement regarding the future of the Regulation Review Committee and the importance of maintaining bipartisan legislative oversight: “I join my colleagues in emphasizing the importance of preserving the bipartisan structure of the Regulation Review Committee. As a member of this committee, I have seen firsthand ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding his opposition to a bill proposal which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. “Why are supermajority Democrats doing this? And why now? Established in 1972, the Legislative Regulation Review Committee is the only committee with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut taking 2nd place for the highest average annual electricity costs in the nation, falling just behind Hawaii, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Keep voting for Democrats, Connecticut, and we’ll be number one soon. Amazingly, we ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a new report by the Tax Foundation which ranks Connecticut as having the 3rd-highest effective property tax rate in the nation for the 3rd consecutive year. (https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/) “We are holding firm at #3 most unaffordable. Thank supermajority Democrats at the ... Home
Connecticut residents and businesses continue to be crushed by soaring electricity costs. Since 2020, electric bills have jumped by 28%, and our state now has the second-highest energy costs in the nation.
Instead of providing relief, CT Democrats continue to pile on new mandates, fees, and spending on politically favored energy policies, all paid for by YOU, the ratepayer.
CT Senate Republicans are fighting back with real solutions:
💡Cut the Public Benefits Charge
💸Eliminate costly subsidies that drive bills higher
⚡️Expand reliable, affordable energy options
We cannot afford more of the same. It is time for common sense policies that lower costs, strengthen our energy supply, and deliver real relief. ... See MoreSee Less
🏀Democrats have created their own March Madness in Connecticut, and residents are paying the price.
CT Senate Republicans are leaving it all on the court and fighting for every point. Here’s a recap of the top plays:
✅ Playing defense against attacks on parental rights and educational freedom.
✅ Calling a flagrant foul on CT’s 2nd-highest electric rates and 3rd-highest property taxes in the nation. Republicans fought back with a $1.5 billion tax relief plan.
✅ When Democrats ran out the clock on public testimony, Republicans called their own hearing after midnight so everyone who showed up could be heard.
The buzzer hasn’t sounded yet on the 2026 Legislative Session. We’re still on the court, and we’re not backing down! ... See MoreSee Less
⛽️Connecticut has become one of the least affordable states in the nation under one-party Democratic rule. We rank 2nd in the country for electricity costs and have had the 3rd-highest property taxes for 3 straight years.
