Todd Akin
Todd Akin
William Todd Akinis a former U.S. Representative for Missouri's 2nd congressional district, serving from 2001 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth5 July 1947
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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