PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. Jeff is Co-Chairman of the Rural Caucus. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” Jeff is known for his work on health insurance reform, prescription drug pricing, patient care access, and healthcare affordability, especially for people in rural communities. Dr. Jeff’s motto is Common Sense, highlights his work as a State Senator.
FEATURED STORY
Senator Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers Welcome Federal Funding to Enhance Rural Health Care in Connecticut
Senator Doctor Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers, member and Ranking member of the Public Health Committee, respectively, welcomed the good news that Connecticut has been awarded $154 million in significant federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at improving healthcare access and delivery in rural and underserved communities. It is designed to help states and local health organizations address the unique challenges faced by rural areas, including geographic isolation, limited healthcare infrastructure, and shortages of healthcare professionals.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senator Jeff Gordon invites you to attend a Legislative Update in Vernon!
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
I recently visited Parish Hill Middle/High School in Chaplin. Go Pirates! I met with the superintendent, principal, dean of students, and teachers to talk about the needs of schools in our community. We discussed ongoing ways to try securing more funding for essential repairs and ensure students and educators have the resources they need to succeed. We also discussed my leadership work stopping proposed big state cuts to education, increasing special education funding, and fighting unfunded state mandates that end up being paid for via property taxes. When we invest in our schools, we invest in the future of our communities.
For too long, rural communities have seen essential healthcare services disappear because of hospital consolidation and state policies. That’s why I’m proud Connecticut has been awarded $154 million in federal funding to transform rural healthcare.
This investment supports the work we’ve been pushing for. It expands access, strengthens community hospitals, and reduces health disparities across our state.
This is a positive step forward. I will keep fighting for the residents of the 35th district to have full access to healthcare, such as labor & delivery, women’s health, cancer care, mental/behavioral health programs, preventative services, dental care, pediatric care, and a wide range of specialty care access points.
Read more here: www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2026/01/senator-jeff-gordon-and-senator-heather-somers-welcome-federa...
As we welcome 2026, I reflect with gratitude on the accomplishments of 2025. I am honored to continue serving the people of the 35th District as their State Senator. I am proud of the strong constituent outreach and services we have provided, the legislative initiatives we pursued, and the bipartisan laws we helped enact. 2026 will be a year of new opportunities and hard work in the Legislature to better our communities.
In 2026, I look forward to remaining the Ranking Senator on the Veterans & Military Affairs Committee and the Planning & Development Committee. I will also continue serving on the Public Health, Public Safety, and Appropriations Committees.
I am excited to continue spending time out and about all 13 towns of the district. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. My contact information is below.
Jeff Gordon, M.D.
State Senator, 35th District
Republican Whip
Proudly serving all the people of Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock.
Ranking Member – Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Ranking Member - Planning and Development Committee
Member – Appropriations Committee
Member – Public Health Committee
Member – Public Safety and Security Committee
Co-Chair, Rural Caucus
Co-Chair, Sportsmen Caucus
Email: Jeffrey.Gordon@cga.ct.gov
Phone: (860) 240-8800
Web: ctsenaterepublicans.com/home-gordon/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/senatorjeffgordon
Senate Republican Office
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Avenue, Room 3400
Hartford, Connecticut 06106