State Sen. Paul Cicarella Receives Republican Nomination for 34th District, Which Includes Northford

Submitted by the State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) 2026 re-election campaign:

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NORTHFORD, CT — Following his nomination at the State Senate 34th District Convention Tuesday evening, State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) officially announced the launch of his 2026 re-election campaign.

Delegates from across the district gathered at the convention to unanimously support Cicarella’s candidacy as he seeks a fourth term representing the communities of Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Northford, and Wallingford.

"I am honored and grateful to receive the support of the delegates and continue serving the families, veterans, seniors, and small businesses of the 34th District," said Cicarella. "Over the past several years, we have been fighting to make Connecticut more affordable and safe. While we’ve had some victories to achieve these goals, there is a lot more work to do. I am running again to build on that progress and fight for commonsense solutions that put people first."

First elected in 2020, Senator Cicarella currently serves as Senior Deputy Republican Leader in the Connecticut State Senate and Ranking Member on key legislative committees, including General Law and Public Safety & Security.

Throughout his time in office, he has earned a reputation for bipartisan collaboration and advancing legislation focused on public safety, consumer protection, workforce development, and expanding opportunities for young people entering the trades.

Cicarella has made affordability and government accountability a central focus of his work in Hartford, advocating for lower taxes, lowering utility costs, and restoring transparency and accountability in state government. His campaign is centered on responsible leadership that respects taxpayers, protects local decision-making, and advances policies that strengthen Connecticut communities.

In addition to his legislative work, Cicarella has been actively involved in bipartisan civic engagement efforts, including partnering with the nation's largest cross-partisan volunteer organization Braver Angels to host a public discourse and civility event in the 34^th Senate District focused on encouraging respectful dialogue and community engagement across political differences.

As a member of the bipartisan Future Caucus, Cicarella has also worked to advance practical workforce initiatives, including legislation aimed at providing "ratio relief" to help expand access to careers in the skilled trades and address Connecticut’s workforce shortages, while offering a path to well-paying jobs for all residents.

Campaign priorities include:

· Affordability: Championing tax relief and policies that reduce the cost of living for Connecticut families.

· Energy Relief: Fighting to lower utility costs for ratepayers & offering energy policy solutions.

· Public Safety: Supporting law enforcement and strengthening initiatives that keep communities safe.

· Job Creation & Workforce Development: Expanding access to job training, apprenticeships, and well-paying career opportunities.

· Local Control & Government Accountability: Protecting local decision-making and promoting greater transparency in state government.

· Support for Veterans & Seniors: Advocating for policies and resources that support veterans and senior residents.

A Connecticut native, Cicarella grew up in East Haven and currently resides in North Haven with his wife, Christy, and their two children. In addition to his legislative service, he is a small business owner, retired law enforcement officer, longtime community volunteer, and coach.

"Serving in the State Senate has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Cicarella added. "With the continued support of residents across the district, I look forward to continuing the fight for affordability, public safety, accountability, and the values that matter most to our communities."