Granby State Sen. Kevin Witkos Selected as Republican Leader Pro Tempore

Republican state senate members unanimously selected State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) to service as Senate Minority leader on Thursday.

Fasano succeeds State Sen. John McKinney (R-28) who did not seek re-election and instead pursued the party nomination in the gubernatorial race.

“I am humbled, this is a tremendous honor,” Fasano said in a statement. “I am grateful to our entire caucus for giving me the opportunity to promote the policies that we believe best serve the people of Connecticut. I serve Connecticut taxpayers alongside a wonderful and talented group of people. I look forward to working across party lines over the next two years to improve the quality of life for everyone in Connecticut.”

Fasano thanked McKinney for his many years of leadership.

Fasano represents North Haven, Durham, East Haven and Wallingford. He has been a state senator since 2003 and previously was senate deputy minority leader.

State Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-8) will serve as senate Republican leader pro tempore.

“Sen. Witkos will be an excellent Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore,” Fasano said. “He has a wealth of experience – not only in state government policy-making, but also in the private and public sectors. Sen. Witkos cares deeply about our state’s future, and he has great ideas on how to make Connecticut a better state in which to live, work and raise a family.”

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