Rob Sampson

Republican · Candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 16 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Connecticut House and Senate, 2011–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly right
GunsStrongly right
Climate & energyStrongly right

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What party is Rob Sampson?
Rob Sampson is running as a Republican.
Is Rob Sampson the incumbent?
Yes. Rob Sampson currently holds this office.
Who is Rob Sampson running against?
Jack Perry, for Connecticut State Senate District 16.
Is Rob Sampson liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Rob Sampson is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Rob Sampson?
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