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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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09/30/2026
CT House & Senate GOP Leaders Call for Suspension of State Taxes on Gas and Diesel
Citing flexibility in the Special Transportation Fund, Republicans say relief can’t wait HARTFORD— On behalf of their respective caucuses, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday urged Governor Ned Lamont and legislative Democrats to join Republicans and act immediately to suspend Connecticut’s taxes on gasoline and ... Home
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09/28/2026
(Listen) The CT State University System is an “unacceptable mess” – So … Where’s the Accountability and the Investigation? Sen. Martin Updates Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · The CT State University System is an “unacceptable mess” – So … Where’s the Accountability and the Investigation? Sen. Martin Updates Talk of CT.
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09/28/2026
GOP Statement on vice chair of CSCU Board of Regents resigning
Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Jeff Gordon issued the following statement regarding the vice chair of the CSCU Board of Regents resigning. “The mess at CSCU just gets messier. The individual who was leading the search for the new Chancellor has cited an overall ‘no-win situation’ and ‘dysfunctional culture’ at CSCU with no further details. ... Home
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09/25/2026
“Preventable Tragedy”: CT Senate GOP Statement on Elvin Hernandez
On behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the death of Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, who was killed this morning when he was struck by a motor vehicle while doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. “A senseless – and preventable ... Home
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09/24/2026
Sen. Gordon Issues Statement About the CSCU and Board of Regents Leadership Crisis
HARTFORD, CT – State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement about the continuing leadership and oversight crisis within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system and the Board of Regents: The ongoing failures and alleged misconduct within the leadership of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) highlight not just a serious ... Home
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09/24/2026
CT GOP Lawmakers Object to Halted Investigation of CCSU Prez
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement strenuously objecting to CSCU stating that it is “no longer necessary” to continue the investigation of CCSU President Zulma Toro. “Absolutely unacceptable. So this all magically ‘goes away’ because President Toro resigned? That isn’t going to fly. What about the abuse allegations? The ... Home
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09/24/2026
Sen. Harding: “Anyone see the pattern yet?”
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the CCSU President’s resignation: “Anyone see the pattern yet in the highest levels of the Lamont administration? Arrogance. Mismanagement. Mistreatment. Recklessness. Law breaking. Backroom deals. A lack of oversight and accountability. Your money getting wasted, again and again. And the buck must stop with Connecticut’s Absentee Governor. ... Home
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09/23/2026
CCSU President Resigns: Sen. Martin Statement
Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol), Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, issued the following statement regarding Zulma Toro resigning as president of Central Connecticut State University. “It’s been one scandal after another at CSCU. What students, faculty, lawmakers and overburdened taxpayers want and deserve boils down to one word: Accountability. But ... Home
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09/22/2026
Sen. Cicarella Welcomes $1.5 Million for Overbrook Early Learning Center Expansion
East Haven— State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today welcomed $1.5 million in Community Investment Fund support for Phase One of the planned expansion and modernization of the Overbrook Early Learning Center in East Haven. Sen. Cicarella has advocated for the project alongside House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, Rep. Joe Zullo, East Haven officials, the Board ... Home
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🇺🇸 Today on VFW Day, we thank the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their service to our country and their continued dedication to fellow veterans and their families.
For 127 years, VFW members have stood together to ensure those who served are supported, honored and never forgotten. To every VFW member and local post, thank you for all you do for our communities.
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💰💸 Connecticut is facing an affordability crisis. Decades of failed leadership, bad policies and one-party Democratic rule got us here. You deserve to keep more of your hard-earned money and pay lower electric rates and taxes. CT Senate Republicans will keep fighting to make Connecticut affordable for all. ...
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