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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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06/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘Citizens or Subjects? This Is What One-Party Rule Looks Like’ (June 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson 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. This session exposed the same disturbing pattern I have been warning about for years: rushed legislation, late-night debates, hostility toward public dissent, and a majority party ... Home
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05/29/2026
Sen. Sampson Applauds Approval of Funding for Prospect Water Main Project
Prospect— State Senator Rob Sampson (R-16) today welcomed the approval of $200,000 in state bond funding for the Town of Prospect’s Coachlight Circle water main project. The funding was approved by the State Bond Commission and will support infrastructure improvements designed to enhance the reliability and safety of water service for local residents. “Reliable infrastructure ... Home
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05/29/2026
Senator Gordon Celebrates More Than $6.5 Million Approved for District Projects by State Bond Commission
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated that more than $6.5 million in state funding for key infrastructure and environmental remediation projects across the district was officially approved by the State Bond Commission during their meeting. The approved investments will support critical projects in Coventry, Willington, Stafford, and Vernon aimed at improving ... Home
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05/28/2026
WATCH | Sen. Hwang Calls for Pause, Revisions to Fairfield Traffic Camera Program to Strengthen Roadway Safety & Public Trust
Details a path forward that includes pausing program, increasing public awareness and signage, and removing violation fee revenue from the town budget. State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28), ranking Republican member of the Transportation Committee, today held a press conference outside Fairfield Town Hall calling on town officials to pause and reevaluate the town’s automated ... Home
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05/27/2026
Senator Perillo Statement on Resignation of DDS Commissioner Jordan Scheff
HARTFORD, CT—Senator Jason Perillo (R—Shelton), Ranking Member on the Human Services and Children’s Committees, responded to the news of DDS Commission Jordan Scheff planning to resign in June. “I would like to thank Commissioner Scheff for his years of service to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). However, his departure highlights a growing problem in ... Home
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05/26/2026
Sen. Gordon Statement on Huge Proposed Electric Rate Increase
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding the proposal to raise electric rates next year by an average of 13% for residential customers starting July 1, 2027. Eversource is seeking approximately $503 million in rate increases, which could raise residential electric bills by an average of 13%, and potentially ... Home
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05/21/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on CSCU Completely Redacting $400 K Cheng Report
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the CSCU system completely redacting a public document which details what former CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng is doing with Connecticut taxpayer dollars. (https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/20/i-team-cscu-redacts-entire-summary-special-report-that-cost-400000/) “You simply cannot make this stuff up. Former Chancellor Cheng makes $440,000 a year. Doing what? We have no idea. This document cost $400,000 ... Home
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05/21/2026
Senator Heather Somers Unveils $200,000 for Plainfield VFW
PLAINFIELD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Stonington) today announced that Plainfield VFW Post 5446 will receive $200,000 through this year’s state budget adjustment to support building repairs and rehabilitation efforts. Senator Somers advocated for the funding following multiple visits to the facility, where she witnessed firsthand the urgent infrastructure and maintenance needs facing the post. The ... Home
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05/21/2026
“That’s false.” Senate GOP Statement on Electricity Costs
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement: “Regarding unaffordable electricity costs, Gov. Lamont actually just said, ‘What I can do, I am doing.’ That’s false. Gov. Lamont, just like the state Senate Democrats, opposes removing the hidden ‘public benefits’ tax from electric bills. He therefore opposes lowering ratepayers’ electricity bills by ... Home
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📢 Make your voice heard! Aquarion is seeking changes to its rate schedule that could mean higher water bills for customers across the state. PURA is holding public comment hearings and accepting written comments. Submit your comments referencing Docket No. 25-12-12 to PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov. ... See MoreSee Less
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Connecticut already pays some of the highest electric rates in the country, and it’s about to get worse. A recent CT Insider article reports that your electric bill could climb more than 13% in 2027, and the real cost may be even higher.
This is what happens when CT Democrats refuse to take real action on lowering our state’s cost-of-living. CT Senate Republicans offered legislation to eliminate Public Benefits Charges during the legislative session, and every Democrat voted against it. We will continue to push to lower electric rates and to remove Public Benefits Charges from your electric bill!
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Dan Haar: Your Eversource electric rates will rise in 2027 by more than 13%, not less. Here's why
www.ctinsider.com
"We’ve been able to deliver top tier reliability with middle-of-the-pack rates," said Steve Sullivan, the Eversource CT president.
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