PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
LATEST COLUMN
'As America Turns 250, Connecticut Families Are Being Left Behind' (May 2026)
As we approach the 250th anniversary as a nation, it should be a time to reflect on what has made America the greatest country in the world.
I'm pleased to see $200,000 in state funding approved for the Coachlight Circle water main project in Prospect!
Reliable infrastructure is one of government's most basic responsibilities, and this investment will help improve water service and strengthen
local infrastructure for residents.
Thank you to everyone involved in this practical project that delivers real results for our community.
When one party has all the power, the minority has to bring the debate.
This is what it looks like when one party rule meets actual opposition.
I was not elected to be a blue dot.
Read the article here: ctmirror.org/2026/05/28/which-senators-talked-the-most-during-cts-legislative-session/
Today, Governor Lamont signed S.B. 1, the so-called “Budget Adjustment Bill,” into law and praised Democrats for spending even more of YOUR money.
What he conveniently left out is that this budget increases state spending by nearly 9% and burns through billions in surplus dollars that should have been returned to Connecticut taxpayers. Republicans offered an amendment to reduce spending in taxes by the same amount. The Democrats are raising it! But of course, that amendment failed on a party line vote.
Families are struggling with affordability. Residents are drowning under rising costs. And Democrats responded with bigger government, more spending, and more bureaucracy.
Watch my full remarks from 5/2 to hear what they aren’t saying publicly: youtu.be/QIXhFDRqg-g?si=YZakoFPsf_ydOOVQ