


Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
Explore the latest news and updates about Senator Heather Somers.
06/30/2026
Several Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding the closing of the sale of Aquarion, the state’s largest water utility serving 735,000 customers across 60 municipalities, by Eversource to the Aquarion Water Authority, a quasi-public nonprofit. “Brace yourself, Connecticut: Brace yourself for a tsunami of unaffordable water bill rate increases. Year after year after year. ... Heather Somers
06/30/2026
Several Republican State Senators today issued the following statement regarding the public release of the video capturing J’Allen Jones’ final moments inside Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown on March 25, 2018. “Eight years. It took eight long years for this video to be released. Gov. Lamont and Attorney General Tong withheld it. Why? Transparency, oversight, ... Heather Somers
05/21/2026
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 ... Heather Somers
05/14/2026
GROTON, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Stonington) today celebrated the reopening of Shore Avenue in Groton following the successful completion of the Shore Avenue Seawall Project. The project restores critical infrastructure damaged during severe storms and strengthens the shoreline against future coastal impacts. Construction began in 2024 to rebuild the seawall, repair the roadway, and improve ... Heather Somers
05/13/2026
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Eric Berthel issued the following statement regarding the release of funding to provide immediate relief to the state’s dairy farmers. “Seven weeks ago, Senate Republicans called on the governor to provide relief for local dairy farmers. There are only about 80 dairy farms remaining ... Heather Somers
04/18/2026
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton) voted to advance Senate Bill 268, An Act Authorizing the Comptroller to Withhold Payment for Violations of the Prevailing Wage Statutes. “This legislation strengthens accountability and helps ensure that workers are paid fairly for the work they do,” said Sen. Somers. “In our region—home to thousands of skilled tradespeople, ... Heather Somers
04/01/2026
“April Fool’s?” CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Senate Republicans Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable (Watch the press conference here.) Senate Republicans on April Fool’s Day blasted supermajority Democrats for failing to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Supermajority Democrats ... Heather Somers
03/11/2026
“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 ... Heather Somers
03/06/2026
CT Senate Republicans · “Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 hearings on controversial homeschooling and vaccine bills where supermajority Democrats are limiting public speech.
Huge shoutout to the Stonington Borough Fire Department! When every single one of my smoke detectors decided to start going off at 3:00 a.m. and wouldn’t stop until early morning, they came right out to help and troubleshoot the problem.
The dogs were terrified, the teenagers were less than thrilled, but Mako? He was living his best life and absolutely loved meeting the firefighters! Maybe Dalmatians don’t have the title of “fire dog” all locked up after all. 🐶🚒
Thank you to all of the volunteers for answering the call in the middle of the night. You truly are the best!
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🍻🎤🎸Come join me at the Plainfield VFW on Friday, July 31! I’ll be guest bartending to help raise funds for the VFW, with live music, karaoke, and a fun night out. Stop by, say hello, and support a great local post. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
🦈🌊🦭 Shark sighting at this morning’s seal release! Just kidding… it was only Mako. 🐾
Churro wasn’t quite ready to leave at first, but after a little encouragement, he made his way back into the ocean where he belongs. Thank you to the Mystic Aquarium for the incredible work you do rescuing, rehabilitating, and returning marine animals to the wild. 💙
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