News and Updates
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement Friday of the Police Officers Association of Connecticut (POACT), which represents “municipal police unions across the state of Connecticut” including more than 3,000 sworn police officers. “In these challenging times we need leaders who support common sense reforms that strengthen, rather than vilify, our […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton was recognized by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association this week with the organization’s “Honorary Crew Member Award” for her leadership in support of the state’s coastal businesses, workers and economy. “Connecticut’s marine trades industry is vital to the prosperity of our coastal communities and the economic wellbeing […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced her campaign received the endorsement of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) Thursday. “Growing up, my father taught me to always value and protect the incredible coastline, landscapes and environmental assets we are blessed to have in eastern Connecticut,” Somers said. “That’s why I’ve made […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement Thursday of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Connecticut PAC. “I started a small business in the basement of an abandoned church with two partners that grew into a successful biotech manufacturing company that continues to thrive in Eastern Connecticut and has contributed […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement of the Connecticut REALTORS on Friday for the November election. “In the state senate, I fight tirelessly to reduce the punitive nature of Connecticut’s high property taxes, attract and retain good paying jobs, strengthen our schools and communities and create the conditions for all […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton won the unanimous endorsement of the Republican Party for a third term during an 18th district convention held remotely via web conference Monday evening. “It is such an incredible honor to represent the hardworking families of the 18th district and I look forward to continuing to deliver […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton has been working across party lines to combat the COVID-19 crisis and serving 18th district communities to support senior centers, health care facilities and workers, small businesses, families and others through these challenging times. “Through these challenging times I have been inspired by the resilience, ingenuity and compassion of our […]
GROTON — State Sen. Heather Somers of Groton announced Monday she will seek re-election to the 18th district, looking to continue her record of leading with an independent voice to deliver results for eastern Connecticut, challenge the status quo in Hartford and fight for policies to improve the lives of hardworking Connecticut families. “I look […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers reacted Thursday to reports five executives of the CMEEC utility co-operative were indicted following a two-year FBI probe. Somers led the fight to bring greater transparency to the utility co-op and hold its leadership accountable following revelations executives misused over $1 million hidden in a secret fund on lavish […]
GROTON — State Sen. Heather Somers of Groton reacted Tuesday evening to winning a second term representing the 18th district. “I am incredibly honored to be given the confidence of 18th district voters to represent them for another two years,” Somers said. “I will continue to focus on delivering results for eastern Connecticut, challenging the […]