Heather Somers (R-Connecticut)

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Heather Somers

State Senate D-18 · Connecticut · Serving since 2017

Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Heather Somers is a Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 18 since January 2017. Born in Groton in 1966, she previously served as Mayor of Groton from 2012 to 2014 and on the Groton Town Council from 2008 to 2018. Since 2014 she has run for office multiple times, winning six of nine campaigns, and has also sought statewide office as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.

Years in office

Elections won

Bills sponsored or cosponsored

382

Committees

Committee Assignments

6 committees · 1 leadership role

ranking member·Public Health

ranking republican member·Appropriations

member·Commerce

member·Education

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District

Population

99,493

Median HH Income

$90K

Unemployment

4.7%

Bachelor's+

36.7%

Veterans

N/A

Median Age

43.3

Mean HH Income

N/A

Poverty Rate

8.2%

HS or Higher

94.9%

Median Home Value

$350K

Median Rent

$1,460/mo

Owner-Occupied

67.8%

Under 18 / 65+

N/A

Links

Websitecga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code=%27S18%27&dist_name=Somers,%20Heather%20S.

Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.