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
No Kings? CT Democrats Might Want to Look in the Mirror (July 2025)
While Democrats held rallies proclaiming “No Kings” and accusing others of authoritarianism, they were the ones bypassing committee hearings, rushing through last-minute bills, and packing unrelated policy into giant omnibus measures with no real accountability.
UPCOMING TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Waterbury Pizza & Policy: July 14
2025 Legislative Session wrap-up and any other topics that are important to you.
Monday, July 14
6:30 PM – 8 PM
Ria’s Restaurant
Waterbury, CT
For Immediate Release
July 16, 2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding are raising questions about former President Joe Biden’s Jan. 17 grant of clemency to Adrian Peeler, a Bridgeport man convicted of conspiracy in a brutal double murder that led the state to create a witness protection program, and Peeler’s release from federal prison today.
“Former President Biden’s outrageous grant of clemency was a terrible miscarriage of justice. If it was indeed done via autopen, it raises questions about the legitimacy of that executive action.
A heinous crime was committed in Bridgeport.
What about the victims of that extreme violence?
They have been rendered voiceless.”
For Immediate Release
July 16, 2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the revelation that the person accused of injuring two state troopers in a crash in Enfield is an illegal alien.
“Connecticut is a ‘super sanctuary’ state. That’s because Connecticut Democrats prohibit local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities for violent crimes - even terrorism.
Now we learn that the person who nearly killed our state troopers is here illegally. But under state law, Connecticut authorities are prohibited from turning him over to immigration authorities despite his arrest. On top of that, our taxpayers are forced to spend hundreds of millions subsidizing people in the country who are here illegally.
Democrats and Gov. Lamont: Here’s ‘Exhibit A’ as to why state law must be changed. Will you work with us to do so?
Republicans will continue to stand for law and order. Republicans will continue to stand with victims of crime, including our recently injured troopers, who are lucky to be alive today.”
18-year-old accused of hitting troopers with crash in US illegally
www.wfsb.com
The I-Team has confirmed the man accused of injuring two state troopers in a crash in Enfield is here illegally.
WATERBURY TOWN HALL – YOU’RE INVITED!
Join me on Monday, July 14 from 6:30–8:00 PM in Waterbury for a lively, honest, and informative conversation about what really happened in the 2025 legislative session.
I'll be reviewing the biggest issues, answering your questions, and yes—we’re going to have some fun too. All are welcome—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your tough questions!
🗓️ Monday, July 14
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Ria's Restaurant
🗣️ Open to all—come be part of the conversation!
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