


Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
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03/06/2026
CT Senate Republicans · “Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 hearings on controversial homeschooling and vaccine bills where supermajority Democrats are limiting public speech.
03/04/2026
Prior to today’s announcement of Waterbury Hospital becoming the first of three hospitals expected to join the newly created $400 million UConn Health Community Network, Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Ryan Fazio are raising concerns regarding the credibility of the chief executive officer of the University of Connecticut Health Center. (View the ... Heather Somers
03/03/2026
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R–Stonington), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, today commended Governor Lamont’s decision to use line-item veto authority to strike millions of dollars in earmarked funding from Senate Bill 298. The action follows proposals from both Senate Republicans and the governor aimed at reforming the earmark process. “I commend the governor ... Heather Somers
02/10/2026
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R–Groton), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, today echoed the affordability plan put forward by Senate Republicans to cut Connecticut’s income tax and provide lasting relief to working families. “This is real money for real people, money they can count on year after year,” said Senator Somers. “It’s not a ... Heather Somers
02/10/2026
“Can’t Afford CT… …Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” CT Senate GOP Unveils Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills and Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars (WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE.) The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive ... Heather Somers
02/03/2026
Several Connecticut Senate Republican lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias after Dias’ recent statement about “armed ICE agents operating in and around schools, disrupting learning, shattering a sense of safety, and filling families and staff with anxiety.” https://cea.org/statement-from-cea-president-kate-dias-on-violence-involving-ice-and-need-for-safe-welcoming-schools/ “The statement is 100 % false, wrong, irresponsible and blatant ... Heather Somers
01/21/2026
Several Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Jason Perillo today issued the following statement regarding the blocked sale of Aquarion Water Company: “A ‘costly loser’. That’s what Attorney General Tong called this atrocious backroom deal which will bring about a tsunami of endless water ... Heather Somers
01/19/2026
CT Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Ryan Fazio, and Sen. Jeff Gordon, issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “This happened thanks to our hard-working Connecticut farmers who have spoken out and the 20,000 people ... Heather Somers
01/15/2026
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Tony Hwang, and Sen. Eric Berthel today issued the following statement regarding a Connecticut judge’s rejection of state regulators’ denial of the Aquarion Water merger. “We respectfully urge the Office of the Attorney General to appeal this decision. In November, we thanked PURA for voting ... Heather Somers
📚🎤Last night I had the pleasure of taking part in the Mystic & Noank Library’s Reading on Tap event at Milestone Restaurant. It was a wonderful evening supporting the library and celebrating the power of words and storytelling in our community.
For my reading, I chose a poem from When You See My Mother, Ask Her To Dance by Joan Baez. Her writing captures both reflection and resilience, and it felt like the perfect piece to share.
Thank you to the Mystic & Noank Library for hosting such a thoughtful and enjoyable event, and to everyone who came out to support the library and the important role it plays in our community.
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Congratulations to Susette! What a great evening supporting
the Mystic Irish Parade!
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My statement regarding yesterdays PURA draft decision on the Aquarion Water sale ... See MoreSee Less