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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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03/12/2026
In One Unprecedented “Wicked Wednesday”, Arrogant Supermajority CT Democrats Took Away Freedom of Speech and Citizens’ Rights. Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · In one unprecedented “Wicked Wednesday”, arrogant supermajority CT Democrats took away freedom of speech and citizens’ rights. Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT.
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03/11/2026
Senator Doctor Jeff Gordon Works to Get Increased State Funding For Public Education
I am honored to represent the people of the 35th State Senate District: Ashford, Chapin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock. Growing up, I benefited from public education in Worcester, MA. I strongly support public education. Before I was elected as a State Senator, I volunteered my time to ... Home
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03/11/2026
S.B. 7 and H.B. 5002 Testimony
March 4, 2026 Education Committee Legislative Office Building, Room 3100 Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Dear Chairs McCrory and Leeper, Vice Chairs Winfield and Brown, Ranking Members Berthel and Zupkus, and distinguished members of the Education Committee: I support provisions in Senate Bill 7 that seek to increase state funding for K-12 public education. I have been ... Home
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03/11/2026
Senator Heather Somers Reacts to Limited Testimony in Public Health Committee Hearing
“Democracy does not end at 12:15AM”—Senator Somers (View Sen. Somers Full Comments Here) HARTFORD, CT—Today, State Senator Heather Somers (R—Stonington) voiced strong frustration with the leadership of the legislature’s Public Health Committee after a motion was made and approved to end the public hearing comment period at 12:15 a.m. The motion passed on an 18–11 ... Home
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03/11/2026
Sen. Cicarella: Connecticut Parents Should Not Be Forced to “Co-Parent” with the Government
Hartford — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) released the following statement following a busy day of public hearings at the Legislative Office Building: “Today, residents came to Hartford to make their voices heard on many bills and rightfully so. Notably, parents and children showed up in force to push back against government overreach that seeks ... Home
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03/11/2026
Sen. Sampson: Crowded Hearings Highlight Public Pushback Against Government Overreach
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) released the following statement after a crowded day of public hearings at the Legislative Office Building on several “controversial” proposals involving parental rights, medical decision-making, and constitutional freedoms. “Today’s hearings were packed with dedicated residents who took time out of their busy schedules to come to Hartford and ... Home
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03/11/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Testifies Before Public Safety & Security Committee in Support of Cybersecurity Legislation
(View Testimony Here) HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) appeared before the Connecticut General Assembly Public Safety and Security Committee to testify in support of SB 403, An Act Concerning Cybersecurity, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for sensitive personal and operational data in Connecticut. During his testimony, Senator Hwang stressed that cybersecurity threats have grown ... Home
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03/11/2026
Sen. Harding Statement Regarding Supermajority CT Democrats Voting to Cut Off Public Debate
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding supermajority Democrats voting to cut off public debate. “This is the most disappointing day I have had as a Connecticut state legislator. Elected Democrats at the State Capitol should be disgusted with themselves. The way they have treated the public is so beyond the pale. Any elected ... Home
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03/10/2026
Sen. Gordon Helps Secure $3.8 Million in Community Funding for Vernon and Stafford
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today welcomed more than $3.8 million in state Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) funding for projects in the towns of Vernon and Stafford that will support environmental cleanup, redevelopment, and economic revitalization in the region. The funding includes $2.5 million for the continued remediation and redevelopment of ... Home
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CT Democrats are coming for a full assault on your freedoms!
- Religious rights
- Medical freedom
- Parental rights
- Homeschooling
- Second Amendment rights
They’re coming for all of it. CT Senate Republicans are fighting back and will continue to stand with our constituents!
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📢CT House and Senate Republicans are standing with parents, advocates, and Connecticut residents today for a full day of critical public hearings. Parental rights. Medical freedom. Second Amendment rights. We’re fighting for all of it!
Democrats scheduled all of these controversial hearings on the same day and actively made a choice to limit public comment. This is an attempt to suppress your voice. Don’t let them!
Tune in to CT-N to follow along live, and thank you to everyone who showed up to make your voices heard! ct-n.com
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CT Democrats are hard at work sleeping! While you struggle to afford groceries, gas, and rent…they can’t even stay awake to fix the crisis they created in our state! 😴 ... See MoreSee Less
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