John Atkin
John Atkin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District | |
| In office 1979–1985[1] | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Janet M. Mills |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District | |
| In office 1987–1991[1] | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Santaniello |
| Succeeded by | Robert Genuario |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colleen[2] |
| Residence(s) | Norwalk, Connecticut |
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[edit]
Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher.[2]
Political career[edit]
In 1982, Atkin was challenged for his seat in the Connecticut House by Janet Mills, but was re-elected.[3]
Atkin 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.[4]
In 1988, he faced a challenge from Republican Michael Lyons, Norwalk Common Council member for the senate seat,[5] but Atkin was re-elected.
Atkin was defeated for re-election to the Connecticut Senate by Robert Genuario in 1990.[2]