


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.
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.