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Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
View AllState Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Represents: Bethlehem, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Fairfield, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester
LEARN MOREState Senator Henri Martin
Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore
Represents: Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, and Thomaston
LEARN MOREState Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Cheshire, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott, and Waterbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington, and Voluntown
LEARN MOREState Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, and Northford
LEARN MOREState Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Tony Hwang
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown
LEARN MOREState Senator John A. Kissel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: East Granby, Ellington, Enfield, Granby, Somers, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks
LEARN MOREState Senator Jeff Gordon
Republican Whip
Represents: Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock
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10/05/2026
“Ridiculous! Outrageous!”
Channel 3: State Sen. Paul Cicarella, R-North Haven, said suspending the 25-cent gas tax would save nearly $3 every fill-up. Republicans want the tax suspended for the rest of the year. Cicarella said, “We can easily do it now, and hopefully my colleagues aren’t putting politics over people.” William Washington, of New Haven, is retired ... Home
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10/05/2026
“Ridiculous! Outrageous!”
Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding is condemning the white supremacy actions which took place in Danbury this weekend. “There must be zero tolerance for any acts of hate and racism and bigotry. The incident was disgusting and disgraceful. I condemn it in the strongest of terms.”
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10/02/2026
Sen. Harding Statement Re: Adjudicatory Hearing Granted on Iroquois Gas Brookfield Compressor Station
Sen. Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection granting a public adjudicatory hearing on Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.’s proposed expansion of its Brookfield Compressor Station. “This represents continued positive news, and it’s a testament to the hard work of people of all ages and backgrounds ... Home
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10/02/2026
Sen. Gordon Applauds $85,993 State Grant for Chaplin Open Space Project
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today welcomed the announcement that the Town of Chaplin will receive $85,993 in state funding for the Helen Garrison Open Space Project. The funding was awarded through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) 2026 Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grant will support planning ... Home
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10/02/2026
Sen. Cicarella Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief: “Put People Over Politics”
Hartford— State Sen. Paul Cicarella, joined by House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, Rep. Dave Yaccarino, and Rep. Joe Zullo, is calling on Gov. Ned Lamont and the legislature’s Democratic majority to support immediate relief for Connecticut families by temporarily suspending the state taxes on gasoline and diesel through the end of the year. Connecticut drivers ... Home
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10/02/2026
Sen. Sampson Honored by ManufactureCT for Support of Connecticut Manufacturers
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) was recognized by ManufactureCT Thursday evening for his support of Connecticut’s manufacturing community and the businesses and employers that create jobs and economic opportunity across the state. Sen. Sampson was unable to attend the event due to a longstanding commitment in his hometown. His remarks were shared with ... Home
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10/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘Truth Is Not Optional’ (October 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson Election season can have a way of reducing people to labels. I’m not talking about everyone. Most people can judge others as individuals. But our political culture increasingly encourages something less thoughtful. Turning party affiliation into something it was never meant to be: a substitute for judging candidates. Once we ... Home
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09/30/2026
CT House & Senate GOP Leaders Call for Suspension of State Taxes on Gas and Diesel
Citing flexibility in the Special Transportation Fund, Republicans say relief can’t wait HARTFORD— On behalf of their respective caucuses, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday urged Governor Ned Lamont and legislative Democrats to join Republicans and act immediately to suspend Connecticut’s taxes on gasoline and ... Home
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09/28/2026
(Listen) The CT State University System is an “unacceptable mess” – So … Where’s the Accountability and the Investigation? Sen. Martin Updates Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · The CT State University System is an “unacceptable mess” – So … Where’s the Accountability and the Investigation? Sen. Martin Updates Talk of CT.
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⛽️ When costs keep climbing, people want to know what their state is doing about it. Suspending the gas tax is something we can do in Connecticut right now to help make life more affordable. It helps commuters, small businesses and families stretching every dollar. We're urging Gov. Lamont to call a special session to suspend the gas tax for the next three months! ...
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⛽️The state legislature can lower your gas prices right now! Suspending the state gas and diesel taxes through Dec. 31 would save you at least $2.75 on every fill-up. CT Republicans are calling on the Governor and Democrats to join us in suspending the gas tax now and help make life more affordable for the people of our state. ...
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⛽️CT House & Senate Republicans Call for Suspension of State Taxes on Gas and Diesel. ...
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