News and Updates
For Immediate Release March 26, 2026 STONINGTON — State Senator Heather Somers (R–Stonington) announced today that her campaign has reached the qualifying threshold to participate in the Citizens Election Program (CEP) for the 2026 election, securing more than $21,100 in contributions, including more than 300 from supporters across the 18th district. “Hardworking families across eastern […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers issued the following statement Tuesday after receiving endorsements for her reelection from NFIB Connecticut PAC, The Connecticut State Building Trades Council, Planned Parenthood Votes and The Independent Party of Connecticut. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the confidence and support placed in me by such a broad-based array of […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers issued the following statement after being unanimously nominated for a fifth term serving the people of eastern Connecticut by delegates to the GOP convention for the 18th District last week and surpassing the fundraising threshold to participate in the Citizens Election Program (CEP) for the 2024 election. “I am […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers announced Monday she will seek reelection to a fifth term representing the 18th district, which includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington, and Voluntown. “It is an immense honor to represent the hardworking people of the 18th district, deliver results that strengthen our eastern Connecticut communities and […]
Heather Somers Endorsed by Connecticut State Building Trades Council Organization Representing Skilled Construction Workers Rallies Behind Somers and Her Record of Results for Hardworking Families GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Monday her campaign for reelection was endorsed by the Connecticut State Building Trades Council. “I am incredibly honored to have the […]
Heather Somers Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut Somers Recognized for Unwavering Commitment to Improving Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care for Women GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Friday her campaign for reelection was endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut. Somers is the only Republican candidate to have earned the organization’s […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2022 Heather Somers Endorsed by Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police Somers a Longstanding Champion for Law Enforcement, First Responders and Safe Communities GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Thursday her campaign for reelection was endorsed by the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police. “I am incredibly […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2022 Somers Reelection Campaign Qualifies for Citizens Election Program Campaign Prepared to Highlight Record of Delivering Results and Challenging the Status Quo GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Friday her campaign has reached the qualifying threshold to participate in the Citizens Election Program (CEP) for the 2022 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday March 29, 2022 Heather Somers Announces 2022 Re-Election Bid for State Senate GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers announced Tuesday she will seek re-election to a fourth term representing the 18th district, which includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown. “It is an incredible honor to represent […]
The Day: Democrats’ Proposed Pandemic Tax Hikes Show What’s Wrong with Connecticut Sen. Heather Somers January 29, 2021 I first decided to run for local office because I saw first-hand the punitive nature of the property tax in Connecticut. I saw my friends’ parents, people who had given their entire lives to our communities, being […]