State Senator Stephen Harding
State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
The 2026 Legislative Session is officially adjourned! To every resident of the 30th District who has trusted me to be your voice in Hartford, thank you. It is truly the honor of a lifetime to represent our incredible communities. Now comes the best part, getting back out into the district, connecting with all of you, attending community events and continuing to hear what matters most.
As always, if you have ideas, questions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at any time. I look forward to seeing you across the 30th District!
Happening Now: The debate over parental and educational rights for homeschool, private and parochial families.
H.B. 5468 is a bill that targets thousands of people who have shown up, spoken out, submitted testimony, and exercised their right to choose the type of education that’s best for their children, will be debated on the Senate floor. I will continue to fight and stand up for your parental and educational freedoms!
Today, the Senate voted on the state budget. Our senators offered a common-sense, fiscally responsible budget option that would provide $2.6 billion in tax relief to Connecticut residents over the next two years. This is a real plan that would put money back in your pocket. It was voted down on party lines by CT Democrats, who prefer to fund their partisan pet projects instead of giving money back to you!