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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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09/11/2026
9/11/2001: We remember. We honor. We stand together. (Op-ed)
By State Sen. Tony Hwang Twenty-five years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001 – a day that forever changed America and shattered our sense of safety and peace. Today, we remember the innocent lives taken in an act of unimaginable evil. But the loss did not end that day. For families who lost parents, spouses, ... Home
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09/10/2026
Sen. Cicarella: Fatal Bloomfield Crash Shows Why Connecticut Must Do More to Protect Tow Truck Operators
Hartford – State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34), Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, issued the following statement following the death of tow truck operator Alexander John Ramos, who was struck and killed while working roadside in Bloomfield Tuesday night. “My heart goes out to Alex’s children, family, friends, coworkers, and the entire ... Home
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09/10/2026
(Listen) Want a more affordable CT? Sen. Harding Updates the Talk of CT’s Gary Byron on the CT GOP’s Plan to Deliver Significant Tax Relief for Middle Class Families
CT Senate Republicans · Want a more affordable CT? Sen. Harding updates the Talk of CT’s Gary Byron on the CT GOP’s plan to deliver significant tax relief for middle class families.
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09/10/2026
CT GOP Will Push for Significant Relief at the Pump, Income and Property Tax Relief, Elimination of the Public Benefits Charge and Lower Health Insurance Premiums
Connecticut Senate and House Republicans today pledged to press for measures which will provide significant annual relief for overburdened state residents and create ‘A More Affordable Connecticut’. “Democrats have made life in Connecticut unaffordable,” Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding said. “If you send more Republicans to the State Capitol, we will deliver lower income taxes, ... Home
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09/10/2026
Sens. Harding, Somers and Gordon Pledge Continued Fight to Protect Connecticut Farmers from Tax Hikes
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Jeff Gordon today pledged to continue standing with Connecticut farmers by reviewing and potentially passing into law the recommendations of the Public Act 490 Working Group. Earlier this year, Connecticut farmers faced major tax increases following changes to how farmland is assessed. The valuation for Connecticut swamp ... Home
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09/09/2026
Sen. Sampson: Connecticut Residents Deserve the Whole Story on Affordability
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) joined Connecticut Senate and House Republicans today as they outlined their “A More Affordable Connecticut” plan aimed at providing tax, energy, health insurance, and other cost-of-living relief to Connecticut residents. Connecticut Republicans will seek to return money back to taxpayers in the following ways: Income tax reductions beginning ... Home
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09/04/2026
Sen. Gordon Continues His Work On An Affordability Agenda To Help The People Of Connecticut: Part #1 – Putting Education Funding First To Help Property Taxpayers, Students, and Teachers
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today announced the continuation of his Affordability Agenda, a series of proposals and policy initiatives he will roll out over the coming weeks aimed at further tackling the high cost of living and making Connecticut more affordable for hard-working people, families, seniors, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, ... Home
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09/02/2026
(Listen) Why did Gov. Lamont Just Approve a No-Bid Contract with Our Taxpayer Money? Sen. Harding Updates WICC on Republicans’ Push for More Transparency and a More Affordable CT
CT Senate Republicans · Why did Gov. Lamont just approve a no-bid contract with our taxpayer money? Sen. Harding updates WICC on Republicans’ push for more transparency and a more affordable CT.
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09/02/2026
Sen. Stephen Harding Named an “Affordability Champion”
Sen. Stephen Harding has been named an “Affordability Champion” by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Sen. Harding earned a perfect 100% score for his pro-business voting record during the 2026 legislative session at the State Capitol. “Our local businesses create jobs, support families and invest in our communities,” Sen. Harding said. “Helping them succeed ... Home
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Twenty-five years ago, an ordinary Tuesday morning changed our country forever.
Today we remember the innocent lives lost. We honor the firefighters, police officers and first responders who ran toward danger and those who stepped up in that moment to save countless others.
We remember the families who have carried this loss every day since. Connecticut lost so many of our own. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
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Democrats have made life in Connecticut completely unaffordable.
This didn't happen the day President Trump took office. It's the result of decades of bad decisions made in this building, by the Democrats who control it.
Today CT Republicans laid out a better plan to make our state more affordable.
✅Lower income taxes
✅Eliminate the Highway Use Tax
✅No sales tax on grocery store meals
✅A one-year gas tax holiday
✅Property tax relief through homestead exemptions
✅Implement Association Health Plans
✅Eliminate the Public Benefits Charge on your electric bill
We have a plan and can make Connecticut more affordable.
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Healthcare in Connecticut costs more than most people can afford. Insurance premiums, copays, prescriptions. Our senators hear about it constantly from people across the state who are doing everything right and still falling behind.
Now an audit shows the state couldn't document $35 million in health care payments. Auditors flagged the same problem in an earlier report and it still isn't fixed.
This is what one-party rule gets you. Democrats have run this state for years and can't manage the money they continue to take year after year from YOU.
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