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Heather Somers Endorsed by Leading Voices for Economic Growth, Small Business, Working Families, Women’s Health Care, and Independent Leadership

Heather Somers September 10, 2024

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 […]

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Heather Somers Unanimously Nominated for Reelection

Heather Somers May 20, 2024

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 […]

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Heather Somers Announces 2024 Reelection Bid for State Senate

Heather Somers February 9, 2024

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 […]

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Heather Somers Endorsed by Connecticut State Building Trades Council

Heather Somers September 20, 2022

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 […]

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Heather Somers Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut

Heather Somers September 9, 2022

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 […]

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Heather Somers Endorsed by Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police

Heather Somers August 26, 2022

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 […]

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Somers Reelection Campaign Qualifies for Citizens Election Program

Heather Somers August 26, 2022

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 […]

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Heather Somers Announces 2022 Re-Election Bid for State Senate

Heather Somers August 26, 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 […]

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The Day: Democrats’ Proposed Pandemic Tax Hikes Show What’s Wrong with Connecticut

Heather Somers August 26, 2022

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 […]

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Health Care Organizations Recognize State Senator Heather Somers as Legislative Champion

Heather Somers October 10, 2020

GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Saturday she has been recognized as a “Legislative Champion” by the Radiological Society of Connecticut and the Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care. “In Hartford, I’m using my experience in business and health care to combat the pandemic and fight for more accessible and affordable health care […]

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