Akin, W. Todd

1947 - Born on the 5th of July in New York City, New York.

1988 - He was was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives representing the Town and Country area.

2000 - He won a closely contested Republican primary election to replace Jim Talent.

- He defeated Missouri Senator Ted House in the general election.

2001 - He has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 2nd congressional district.

- He is currently a member of the Armed Services Committee, Science Committee, and Small Business Committee.