Todd Akin
William Todd Akin (born July 5, 1947) is the outgoing U.S. Representative for Missouri's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. Akin won the 2012 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in a crowded field. Akin created controversy during his Senate race by stating that women who are victims of what he called "legitimate rape" rarely get pregnant. The comment led to widespread calls for him to withdraw from the Senate race. Akin apologized for his remarks and stated that he would continue his campaign. He lost to Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill in the general election.
Read more about Todd Akin: Early Life, Education, and Business Career, U.S. House of Representatives, 2012 U.S. Senate Election, Personal Life, Electoral History
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