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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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10/28/2025
Sen. Cicarella Supports CT-Based SNAP Solution, Shares Resources for Those in Need
Senior Deputy Senate Republican Leader Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) today voiced support for a responsible, state-based solution to preserve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the ongoing federal government shutdown extends beyond the program’s Nov. 1 funding expiration. “Many in our community are understandably worried about the future of SNAP benefits amidst the ... Home
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10/28/2025
CT Senate GOP Condemns Alleged Threats to CT Democrat Lawmakers
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the report that a Rocky Hill man faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening a Jewish state senator multiple times and a group of Democratic state lawmakers on Oct. 18. “Connecticut Senate Republicans condemn these vile threats in the strongest ... Home
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10/28/2025
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open for the 2025–2026 season.
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open for the 2025–2026 season. CEAP helps Connecticut residents pay for home heating costs, with benefits ranging from $295–$645 based on household size, income, and heating source. Apply online NOW. Deadline: May 29, 2026. Learn more and apply here ➡️ Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Heating ... Home
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10/27/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Child Advocate Appointment
Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s appointment of Christina Ghio as Child Advocate. “This is a key advocacy position in a critical government agency. The top priority must be to tirelessly demand transparency and accountability with regard to taxpayer funded services for vulnerable children. ... Home
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10/27/2025
“It’s dangerous, addictive and harmful.” Sen. Hwang discusses problem gambling on the Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · “It’s dangerous, addictive and harmful.” Sen. Hwang discusses problem gambling on the Talk of CT.
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10/24/2025
“Again? Really?” CT Senate GOP Statement on New Bridgeport Ballot Stuffing Investigation
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding state officials once again investigating a Bridgeport city councilman for allegedly collecting absentee ballots from public housing facilities ahead of the city’s general election next month. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/24/bridgeport-absentee-ballots-alfredo-castillo/) “Again? Really? Will these ballot stuffing stories ever end? No, they won’t end in Connecticut, ... Home
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10/24/2025
“Garbage lawmaking”: Sen. Harding Updates WICC on the Democrats’ Top Secret “emergency” Statewide Zoning Bill.
CT Senate Republicans · “Garbage lawmaking”: Sen. Harding updates WICC on the Democrats’ top secret “emergency” statewide zoning bill.
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10/24/2025
Sen. Hwang Statement Re: Sports Gambling Arrests
Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and problem gambling advocates today highlighting the risks of sports gambling after the arrests of a high-level NBA coach and player. “This scandal highlights the need to raise public awareness about the devastating societal impacts of expanding gambling. It impacts people ... Home
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10/24/2025
Latest Column: ‘No Kings–Just Hypocrites’ (November 2025)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson I keep hearing from those on the left warning about the ‘dangers of Donald Trump.’ They say, ‘We don’t want a king,’ and warn of ‘silencing opponents,’ ‘military in the streets,’ and a president who doesn’t know the limits of his authority. You know what? I agree. I ... Home
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