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.
Connecticut’s Majority Democrats say they care about affordability.
Then they voted down $750 million in tax relief in year one and $1.5 billion in year two.
Senate Republicans offered a responsible budget alternative that fully funded schools, supported agriculture, and still cut $403 million in unnecessary spending, including taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants.
Democrats rejected it on party lines.
Actions speak louder than talking points.
They chose spending.
We chose taxpayers.
Watch my remarks below.
Connecticut Democrats overtaxed residents by BILLIONS!
Now they want to spend it instead of returning it.
That is why we have budget guardrails, to protect taxpayers.
That money belongs to you.
Today, I’m standing with my Senate Republican colleagues to fight to return it.
Follow along here: ct-n.com/CTNplayer.asp?livestream=0
A 200+ page bill. 75 sections.
Dropped hours before debate.
No time to read it. No time to question it.
H.B. 5003 is an omnibus bill filled with unrelated provisions, including environmental policy and even lobster regulations.
This is not transparency. This is not responsible government.
This is how bad policy gets forced through in Hartford.
Watch part 1 of the debate to get a real look at how the majority pushes legislation through, regardless of process or input: youtu.be/ofFZQJTajMc?si=POFUh1e6orU3LHHK