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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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News
11/04/2025
Sen. Harding: CT GOP Was “Absolutely Right” to Sound Alarm Bells on OVG Deal
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding news report which reveals that the Capital Region Development Authority contacted state auditors and the comptroller’s office in September with concerns about the Oak View Group’s (OVG) possible “illegal, irregular or unsafe handling of funds” collected at the PeoplesBank Arena, formerly the XL Center, in Hartford. ... Home
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11/04/2025
Food Banks in the 30th Senate District
↓ Click here to download a PDF version of the 30th Senate District Food Banks. For CT Foodshare Mobile Schedule visit www.ctfoodshare.org or call them at 203-469-5000 211 CT: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org Contact us if you would like to be added to this list. Connecticut Foodshare 203-469-5000 ctfoodshare.org Below are the food banks ... Home
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11/04/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Passing of Former Vice President Cheney
Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney served his country faithfully in every office he held. From his time as House minority whip to serving under several presidents, he served our country for decades and helped ... Home
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11/03/2025
(Listen) Sen. Fazio Interview on PURA/Aquarion H2O
Following the most recent controversial decision by PURA to raise UI rates starting November 1st, GOP lawmakers are sounding the alarm about another major decision this month. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s plans to issue a final decision on Nov. 19 on the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company. We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, ... Home
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11/03/2025
Sen. Gordon on Face the Facts: CT Republican talks about what PURA should look like moving forward (Transcript)
Watch the full interview here: Face the Facts: CT Republican talks about what PURA should look like moving forward – NBC Connecticut Mike Hydeck: Senator, welcome back. Marissa Gillett, the chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, resigned. Governor Lamont appointed five new commissioners. Do you think that’s going to reset the relationship between ... Home
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11/03/2025
CT Democrat Hypocrisy Continues as Republicans Focus on Affordability, Accountability and Transparency. Sen. Gordon Updates Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · CT Democrat hypocrisy continues as Republicans focus on affordability, accountability and transparency. Sen. Gordon updates Talk of CT.
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11/03/2025
On Halloween, Sen. Kissel Called in to The Talk of CT to Discuss North Central CT, the Upcoming Special Session, and your Tax Dollars
CT Senate Republicans · On Halloween, Sen. Kissel called in to The Talk of CT to discuss north central CT, the upcoming Special Session, and your tax dollars.
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11/03/2025
Republicans Will Make Certain that Vulnerable CT Residents are Fed and Kept Warm. Sen. Kissel Updates Talk of CT on SNAP and LIHEAP Funding
CT Senate Republicans · Republicans will make certain that vulnerable CT residents are fed and kept warm. Sen. Kissel updates Talk of CT on SNAP and LIHEAP funding
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10/31/2025
Sen. Harding Statement on SNAP Court Rulings
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the federal court rulings issued this afternoon regarding SNAP: “We now have an issue of two competing federal court orders. We will have to see the administration’s response. Bottom line: Vulnerable Connecticut residents need to eat. Bottom line: Democrats need to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government and resolve this crisis. ... Home
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