
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.
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
LEARN MORELatest News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments from the Senate Republican Caucus.
News
03/18/2026
“CT parents’ rights education bill draws concern: ‘demonization of teachers’” (Hartford Courant)
As published in the Hartford Courant: A bill designed to bolster parents’ rights to know what’s being taught in their children’s classroom has teachers worrying that the action would result in their lesson plans being policed and teachers being unfairly targeted. The Education Committee on Monday voted in favor of SB 308, requiring local and regional boards ... Home
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03/18/2026
Sen. Cicarella Applauds Advancement of Government Accountability and Transparency Initiatives
Hartford — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today applauded the Government Oversight Committee’s advancement of several key government accountability measures aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. The legislation includes: S.B. 248 — An Act Concerning a Study of Reestablishing the Duties, Responsibilities, and Staffing of the Legislative Program Review ... Home
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03/18/2026
Sen. Cicarella Applauds Advancement of Key Public Safety Legislation
Hartford— State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today applauded the Public Safety Committee’s advancement of several key measures, marking important progress toward strengthening community safety and supporting Connecticut’s first responders. Among the bills moving forward is S.B. 367: An Act Establishing a Working Group to Study Roadside Safety Concerns Associated with Wreckers and Towing and Recovery ... Home
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03/16/2026
Sen. Sampson: Democrats Distract from Election Integrity While Opposing Voter ID
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement today in response to a press conference held by Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Matt Blumenthal regarding election legislation before the Connecticut Government Administration and Elections Committee. “Today’s press conference appears to be another attempt by Connecticut Democrats to distract voters with outlandish claims ... Home
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03/13/2026
Sen. Sampson Ranked Most Effective Republican State Senator in Connecticut
Data-Driven Study Places Sampson #1 Among CT Senate Republicans for Legislative Effectiveness Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) has been ranked the most effective Republican State Senator in Connecticut according to the latest State Legislative Effectiveness Scores released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a research initiative of Vanderbilt University and the University of ... Home
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03/13/2026
Elections Matter. Arrogant Supermajority CT Democrats are Taking Away Your Freedoms. Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.
CT Senate Republicans · Elections matter. Arrogant supermajority CT Democrats are taking away your freedoms. Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.
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03/12/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on Senate Democrats’ Personal Attacks on Sen. Sampson
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Senate Democrat Caucus’s personal attacks on Sen. Rob Sampson. “The Senate Democrats can’t out-debate Sen. Sampson on housing policy matters, so instead they resort to lies, personal attacks and smears of his character. Didn’t these same Democrats just get exposed for falling asleep in the ... Home
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03/12/2026
Senator John A. Kissel Seeks Answers Following Death of Incarcerated Individual at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
Enfield, CT – Sen. John A. Kissel (R–Enfield) issued the following statement on the death of an incarcerated individual at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield: “I was very troubled to learn of the death of an incarcerated individual early this morning at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. My understanding is that correctional staff responded to ... Home
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🥤Another day, another Democrat tax. This time, they’re coming for your soda. Connecticut residents are already stretched thin by our state’s affordability crisis. Businesses are struggling and leaving. Middle class jobs are on the line. This proposed tax makes it all worse. Watch food and beverage industry leaders speak out against H.B. 5537! ... See MoreSee Less
🍀 May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always. Wishing everyone across Connecticut a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day! ... See MoreSee Less
“We all have watched the way these bills are being handled. Late-night hearings cut off at midnight, multiple major bills scheduled the same day, aimed at the same community, and testimony squeezed, so many people never get to be heard or questioned. It tells people we don’t need to listen to you and we don’t intend to.“ - Colchester Resident Amber Webster
Republicans are listening and will continue to speak out and stand with the thousands of CT residents who were silenced during last week’s public hearings on parental and educational rights, medical freedom, and the Second Amendment. These bills are likely up for a committee vote this week. Stay tuned here for updates!
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