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Former News 8 Chief Capitol Correspondent Mark Davis dies
- Mark Davis, a veteran journalist with a 36-year tenure at WTNH covering Connecticut politics, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday after a distinguished career in broadcast news.
- He began his journalism career in 1980 as a radio talk show host and joined WTNH, spending 36 years covering state politics and key issues at the Capitol and on the campaign trail.
- Davis earned three Emmy Awards for coverage including Lowell Weicker's gubernatorial election and the state income tax battle, and was known for asking the first questions at nearly every press conference.
- Connecticut leaders like Gov. Ned Lamont called Davis a trusted and recognized icon who provided the public with valuable news, while colleagues praised his integrity, insight, and dedication.
- His passing represents a significant loss to Connecticut journalism and the state Capitol community, reflecting the end of a distinguished era of political reporting.
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Mark Davis, longtime TV political reporter, dies at 76
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mark Davis, a television news journalist who covered Connecticut politics for three decades for a local ABC affiliate, has died. He was 76. Davis died on Monday, WTNH-TV announced on Tuesday. He worked at the station for 36 years and retired in 2020 as chief Capitol correspondent. The cause of death was not disclosed. He had surgery last year for bladder cancer, the station previously reported. Known for always beating out…
WTNH Political Reporter Mark Davis Dies at the age of 76
Recently, news of the death of television news journalist Mark Davis has come to light. Mark Davis died on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 76. The death of journalist Mark Davis was confirmed by WTNH-TV on Tuesday. The cause of death of journalist Mark Davis has not been confirmed. But according to reports, he had surgery for bladder cancer last year. Mark Davis was well recognized for always beating out other reporters to ask the first que…
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