Heather Somers
Republican · Connecticut · 2026 · IncumbentOn the ballot
Connecticut Senate District 18Connecticut · 2026Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region sample ballotTop priorities
- Reduce the income tax burden on small businesses and seniors
- Support access to affordable, high-quality health care, including a focus on mental health resources
- Support Eastern Connecticut's fishing fleet, agriculture producers, tourism and military installations
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Heather Somers is the Republican state senator for Connecticut's 18th District, representing Eastern Connecticut, per her campaign site. She has served in the Senate since January 2017 and previously served as a Groton town councilor and as mayor of Groton, per her campaign site. Somers was a co-founder of a biotech company and serves as chief deputy Republican leader, having chaired the Public Health Committee, per her campaign site.
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