The Connecticut State Senate is the upper chamber of the Connecticut General Assembly, and its President and potential tie-breaking member is the sitting Lt Governor. Alongside the Connecticut House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Connecticut state government and works alongside the governor of Connecticut to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the state Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. All registered voters can head to the polls this Election Day to elect candidates or incumbents to fill all 36 Connecticut Senate seats for two-year terms.