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
'Citizens or Subjects? This Is What One-Party Rule Looks Like' (June 2026)
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session was a “short session,” beginning in January and ending in early May. But there was nothing small about what happened.
“The eyes of the world are upon you.”
82 years ago today, General Eisenhower spoke those words to Allied forces preparing to storm the beaches of Normandy. Their courage changed the course of history. Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of every soldier who fought for freedom that day. We will never forget.
For Immediate Release
June 5, 2026
Sen. Rob Sampson issued the following statement regarding the governor’s ceremonial signing of legislation banning Glock-style pistols.
“Governor Lamont held a photo op today celebrating a law that targets gun stores, manufacturers, and law-abiding citizens while leaving criminals completely unaffected.
Connecticut already outlaws machine guns and illegal conversion devices. Criminals who use them already face severe penalties. This bill doesn’t change that.
Instead, it bans commonly owned firearms because someone might illegally modify one in the future. That’s not public safety. That’s guilt by association.
The people affected by this law are not gang members or violent felons. They are the responsible citizens who exercise their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
This legislation is unconstitutional, legally vulnerable, and destined to become another expensive court battle taxpayers will be forced to fund.
Governor Lamont may call it progress. I call it political theater at the expense of the Constitution.”
For more, here is a link to video of me debating this terrible bill on the Senate Floor from May 6, 2026 beginning around 4am.
Connecticut Democrats spent this session pushing more government control, more mandates, and more attacks on parental rights, constitutional freedoms, and local decision-making.
The good news? People are paying attention.
I joined Lee Elci on 94.9 FM yesterday morning to discuss the 2026 legislative session, why so many residents are pushing back against Hartford's agenda, and why I believe Connecticut is ready for a different direction.
Listen below.
