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Ronald Arthur Sarasin (December 31, 1934 – March 27, 2023) was an American politician. He served two terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives and three terms as a U.S. Representative from 1973 to 1979. He represented Connecticut's 5th congressional district.
Ronald A. Sarasin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | John S. Monagan |
Succeeded by | William R. Ratchford |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
In office January 1969 – January 1973 | |
Preceded by | Paul Pawlak, Sr. |
Succeeded by | William P. Ambrogio |
Town Counsel of Beacon Falls, Connecticut | |
In office 1963–1972 | |
Town Clerk | Francis X. Doiron |
Preceded by | Howard D. Olderman |
Succeeded by | Neal B. Hanlon |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Arthur Sarasin December 31, 1934 Fall River, Massachusetts |
Died | March 27, 2023 88) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Connecticut (B.S., J.D.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1952–1956 |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
In 1978, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Connecticut. He lost the election to Ella Grasso, the first woman to be elected governor.[1]
Sarasin died on March 27, 2023, at the age of 88.[2]
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