State Senator Eric Berthel
State Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Eric Berthel was elected to his fifth term representing the 32nd Senate District in 2024. He is the Republican Ranking Member on the legislature’s Banking, Education, and Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. He is also a co-chair of the Legislative Internship Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee and the legislature’s newly formed Select Committee on Special Education.
Eric is extensively committed to public school education and ensuring that we are always doing what is in the best interest of the children of Connecticut. He has also been recognized for his pro-business/small business advocacy and his support of important initiatives in health care, banking, and law enforcement.
Upcoming Events
Pre-Session Legislative Update
Thanks to the Heritage Village Republican Club of Southbury for welcoming me last week for a great conversation about the 2026 session and what I’m doing to rein in the cost of living in CT, especially for retirees:
-CUT ALL public benefits charges from your electricity bill
-eliminate the car tax for working class residents
-significantly cut the income tax for most filers
-institute a Property Tax Levy Cap for towns of the greater of 2% or the cost of inflation
Thank you to all retirees for the lifetime of contributions to our communities, nation, and workforce, and as leaders and in the Armed Forces.
A pleasure to join volunteers of all ages at a recent Food 2 Kids bagging event in Seymour. This great organization provides meals to children in need—and it was great to see the next generation stepping up to serve their community. Huge thanks to these young leaders for their commitment and compassion.
On President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, we reflect on his lasting legacy: preserving the Union of our nation and ending slavery.
His leadership during one of America’s darkest chapters reminds us of the importance of unity as one nation, despite those who sought to divide and defy the laws of our constitutional republic. 🇺🇸