Christopher G. Donovan
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Christopher G. Donovan (born October 22, 1953) is a former American Democratic politician who was elected to be the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He was sworn in as Speaker on January 7, 2009,[1] and left his post in 2013, having not sought reelection to the House. He is the first grassroots organizer to become speaker of the Connecticut House.[2]
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Christopher G. Donovan | |
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Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 2009 ā January 9, 2013 | |
Preceded by | James Amann |
Succeeded by | Brendan Sharkey |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
In office 1993 ā January 9, 2013 | |
Preceded by | William DeZinno |
Succeeded by | Hilda Santiago |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-10-22) October 22, 1953 (age 70) Darby, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Meriden |
Education | Villanova University (BA) University of Connecticut (MSW) |
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Donovan was a candidate for US Congress in 2012, losing in the primary to Elizabeth Esty.