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.”
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'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.
For Immediate Release
June 12, 2026
The CT Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s ‘energy policy reforms’ press conference earlier this week.
“When is Gov. Lamont going to get real about solving Connecticut’s affordable crisis?
Apparently not anytime soon.
His weak, political stunt of a press conference was a complete joke and a slap in the face to everyone who is being buried by electricity costs.
Speaking of slaps in the face: Remember when the petition with 60,000 signatures was delivered to Gov. Lamont’s office begging for relief on electricity bills? He didn’t even bother to show up to receive it.
And what happened to Gov. Lamont’s measly $400 ‘energy rebates’ for Connecticut families that the governor proposed in February? That idea was a flop that went nowhere.
And Gov. Lamont continues to defend the hidden public benefits tax on your electric bills which cost you hundreds of dollars a year.
The public benefits tax should be renamed the ‘Lamont Levy’ - because he owns it.
And why is Gov. Lamont having energy policy press conferences NOW? The legislative session wrapped up more than a month ago. He couldn’t find the time to work with Republicans for the entire three-month session?
Gov. Lamont and Democrat policies have made Connecticut the second highest in the nation for electricity costs.
It looks like we’ll soon be number one, because affordability is not a priority for this governor and CT Democrats.”
Remember this?
When Connecticut residents came to the Capitol to protest skyrocketing electric bills, Senate Democrats didn’t express concern. They didn’t offer solutions. They mocked them.
Now Governor Lamont is campaigning for reelection and telling voters he’s “just getting started” on electric rates.
Interesting.
If high electric bills are such an important issue today, why were citizens raising the exact same concerns treated as a joke just two years ago?
Connecticut families deserve better than election-year concern. They deserve leaders who take affordability seriously all the time.This is the shocking, and obnoxious – but sadly predictable, response from two of the Connecticut Democrat’s highest ranking elected officials to citizens, holding a rally upset over skyrocketing, electricity costs.
One of the best parts of serving as State Senator is getting to meet the next generation of Connecticut leaders.
Yesterday morning, my amazing friend and colleague State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco and I had the opportunity to visit Wolcott High School and learn more about its outstanding Junior Seminar program. Every junior is required to complete this year-long project, which helps students better understand their strengths, interests, personalities, and future opportunities. The program culminates in a presentation where students share what they have learned about themselves and their goals for the future.
We had the chance to listen to four students present their work, and I was genuinely impressed. Each was different, but all were thoughtful, motivated, and exceptional in their own way. As I reflected on my own junior year of high school, I realized there was nothing quite like this available to students at that time. Programs like this help prepare young people not just for college or careers, but for life.
Kudos to the students, Superintendent Shawn Simpson, the educators, staff, and everyone involved in making this program such a success.
Later in the day, we visited Strong Elementary School in Southington, where students gathered to celebrate the dedication of a new "Kindness Bench" generously donated by the Southington Rotary Club. Representative Chris Poulos was also in attendance for the event. The bright blue bench serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference and that we should all look out for one another.
The students sang a wonderful song, and it was a pleasure to spend time with such an enthusiastic group of young people. Thank you to the Southington Rotary Club, Superintendent Steven Madancy, the Southington Board of Education, and the teachers and staff at Strong School for creating such a positive experience for these students.
Both visits left me feeling optimistic about the future. Connecticut is fortunate to have dedicated educators, supportive communities, and talented young people who are already preparing to make their mark on the world.