Robyn Porter | |
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Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives from the 94th district | |
Assumed office April 28, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Gary Winfield |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City,New York,U.S. | July 1,1966
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Gateway Community College Charter Oak State College (BA) |
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