Connecticut State Senate District 30

Current seat holder: Stephen G. Harding (R).

Aaron Zimmer

Aaron Zimmer District 30 covers parts of Fairfield, Litchfield Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Aaron Zimmer faces Stephen Harding, Jr. for the District 30 seat currently held by Stephen G. Harding (R).

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“I'm running for State Senate to stop Trump, tax the ultra-rich, fight for healthcare for all, and to lower costs for CT families.” (Candidate statement)
“Planned Parenthood - Connecticut Votes Endorses Zimmer for the State Senate Aaron Zimmer will defend our right to choose.” (Candidate statement)
“Aaron Zimmer will defend our right to choose. Stephen Harding voted against protecting providers and women from extradition to extreme red states like Texas, against increasing access to care, and against standards of care that keep women safe.” (Candidate statement)

Stephen Harding, Jr.

Stephen Harding, Jr. is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 30, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 30 covers parts of Fairfield, Litchfield Counties. Harding began serving as State Senate minority leader on February 16, 2024.

“Addressing CT's cost of living crisis is my top priority as a state senator and as the Senate Minority Leader. We must cut taxes and lower electricity bills. We must make CT more affordable for working and middle-class families.” (Candidate statement)
“We suspended the gas tax in 2022, so everyone knows how to do it. Diesel matters just as much. It fuels the trucks that deliver our groceries and everything on store shelves, and Democrats already made that more expensive with their truck mileage tax. Other states are taking action. We should too.” (Candidate statement)
“Connecticut Republicans want to make the trip to the gas station less painful and more affordable. Let's get this done for middle class families and job creators. And this shouldn't be partisan: We invite Connecticut Democrats to join us in providing this relief for people.” (Candidate statement)