Todd Akin
American politician, U.S. Representative
Born
1947
79 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri from 2001 to 2013. Akin was a member of the Republican Party and represented Missouri's 2nd congressional district. Gained national attention during the 2012 Senate race, particularly for controversial remarks about rape and pregnancy. Authored several pieces of legislation during congressional tenure.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013
Ran for U.S. Senate in 2012
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