John Atkin
Connecticut State Senator and State Representative
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| Intro | Connecticut State Senator and State Representative | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Politics: | Democratic Party |
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Biography
John Atkin is a former two term Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate from Norwalk, Connecticut's 25th Senate district and a former three term member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk, Connecticut's 140th House district.
Early life and family
Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher.
Political career
In 1982, Atkin was challenged for his seat in the Connecticut House by Janet Mills, but was re-elected.
Atkins was defeated for re-election to the Connecticut House by Janet Mills in 1984.
In March 1986, State Senator Andrew Santaniello died unexpectedly, creating a vacancy. Atkin defeated Joseph Santo for the seat.
In 1988, he faced a challenge from Republican Michael Lyons, Norwalk Common Council member for the senate seat, but Atkin was re-elected.
Atkins was defeated for re-election to the Connecticut Senate by Robert Genuario in 1990.