PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
LATEST COLUMN
'Truth Is Not Optional' (October 2026)
Election season can have a way of reducing people to labels.
I’m not talking about everyone. Most people can judge others as individuals. But our political culture increasingly encourages something less thoughtful. Turning party affiliation into something it was never meant to be: a substitute for judging candidates.
FULL DEBATE VIDEO HERE:
For Immediate Release
October 21, 2026
Sampson Wins Decisive Victory in SD-16 Debate, Fully Delivering on Public Challenge
Southington — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) delivered a clear and complete victory Tuesday night in the 16th Senate District debate, fulfilling the public challenge he issued to Jack Perry on October 2.
Moderated by Mike Cerulli of WTNH at the John Weichsel Municipal Center, the debate centered on the claims Perry has made about Sen. Sampson’s record in mailers and online advertising. Sen. Sampson answered those claims directly with the public record on electric rates, taxes, and questions of character and integrity. The contrast between the accusations and the actual bills, roll calls, and stated reasons for each vote was unambiguous.
“I challenged my opponent to stand next to the claims he has sent voters and defend them in public while I answered with the record,” Sen. Sampson said. “That is exactly what happened tonight, and the result was decisive. Voters who watched the full debate saw which candidate is prepared to defend his record and which one is not. I am asking the people of this district for their support on the basis of that record.”
Early voting continues through November 1. Election Day is November 3.
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