Every Connecticut resident is represented by one state senator and one state representative. Reaching them is easier than many people expect. This guide pulls together the contact options the General Assembly itself publishes, so you can find your lawmakers, call or write, follow a bill and speak up at a hearing.
Step 1: Find your legislators
The General Assembly runs a free lookup called Find Your Legislator. Enter your address and it shows your House member and state senator. If you only want to know which district your town is in, the General Assembly also publishes a town-by-town district list. Some towns are divided among more than one district, which is why an address is the most reliable way to look up your own.
Why it matters who you contact
Legislators generally respond first to the people they represent. If you are writing about a bill, say which town you live in and use the bill number if you have it. Bill numbers, texts, status and committee votes can all be searched on the General Assembly website.
Step 2: Call, write or visit
The General Assembly lists several ways to reach lawmakers and caucus offices:
- State Capitol: 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, (860) 240-0100.
- Legislative Office Building: 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.
- Legislative Information Room: (860) 240-0555.
- House Democrats: 1-800-842-8267. House Democratic leadership: 1-800-842-1902.
- House Republicans: 1-800-842-8270. House Republican leadership: 1-800-842-1423.
- Senate Democrats: 1-800-842-1420. Senate Republicans: 1-800-842-1421.
- League of Women Voters Capitol Information Service: 860-240-0222.
Numbers can change, so confirm them on the General Assembly’s “Your Voice” page before relying on them. A short, specific message usually works better than a long one: name the bill or issue, say what you want your legislator to do, and give your name and town.
Step 3: Follow a bill
Bill tracking on the General Assembly website is free. You can search by bill number, subject or keyword, see the text, read the nonpartisan fiscal note and plain-English summary, and see when a committee hearing is scheduled. Sessions and hearings can be watched live or later on CT-N. For how a bill moves from idea to law, read our explainer on how the General Assembly works.
Step 4: Testify at a public hearing
Committees hold public hearings on bills before they decide whether to advance them. According to the General Assembly, the public can take part four ways: in person, by Zoom, by phone, or by submitting written testimony. Pre-registration for spoken testimony is handled through the legislative Bulletin, so check the notice for the specific hearing, and the General Assembly lists a limit of three minutes for spoken testimony.
Tips for effective testimony
- Start with your name, town and the bill number you are speaking to.
- Say whether you support or oppose it, then give one or two reasons from your own experience.
- Submit written testimony if you want to include more detail than three minutes allows.
Federal officials
The General Assembly also publishes contact links for Connecticut’s members of Congress on its congressional delegation page. See our explainer on Connecticut’s statewide officials and congressional delegation.
When the legislature meets
The 2026 session ran from February 4 to May 6, 2026. The 2027 session is scheduled to run from January 6 to June 9, 2027, according to the General Assembly’s calendar. Lawmakers are in Hartford during session, but you can reach them year-round through their offices and caucus numbers.
Sources
- Your Voice, Connecticut General Assembly
- Find Your Legislator, Connecticut General Assembly
- Towns and districts, Connecticut General Assembly
- Session calendar, Connecticut General Assembly
- Congressional delegation, Connecticut General Assembly
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out who my state legislators are?
Use the General Assembly’s Find Your Legislator tool, or look up your town in its list of towns and districts. Large towns can be split among several districts, so use your street address.
Can I call my legislator at the Capitol?
Yes. The General Assembly lists the State Capitol at 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, (860) 240-0100, and the Legislative Office Building at 300 Capitol Avenue. Each caucus also has toll-free numbers, listed in this article.
Does it cost anything to track a bill?
No. Bill tracking on the General Assembly website is free, and sessions and hearings can be watched on CT-N.