Connecticut State Senate District 16

Current seat holder: Rob Sampson (R).

Jack Perry

Jack Perry District 16 covers parts of Hartford, New Haven Counties. Jack Perry earned a high school diploma from Southington High School. His career experience includes working as an operations manager.

Campaign site

On the campaign website: “I started my first business at 18 with a pickup truck and a plan I wrote in high school.” (Campaign website)

Robert C. Sampson

Robert C. Sampson is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 16, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 16 covers parts of Hartford, New Haven Counties. Sampson studied marketing at Central Connecticut State University. His professional experience includes working as an insurance producer for Robert C. Sampson from 1992 to 2010 and for Insurance Resource LLC from 2003 to 2010. He also worked as a realtor for Family Homes Real Estate from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2010, he was regional manager of Vision Real Estate.

Campaign site

“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.” (Candidate statement)
“That is exactly what happened tonight, and the result was decisive. Voters who watched the full debate saw which candidate is prepared to defend his record and which one is not. I am asking the people of this district for their support on the basis of that record.” (Candidate statement)

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