John Atkin

John Atkin
Member of the
Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 140th District
In office
1979–1985[1]
Preceded byThomas C. O'Connor
Succeeded byJanet M. Mills
Member of the
Connecticut Senate
from the 25th District
In office
1987–1991[1]
Preceded byAndrew Santaniello
Succeeded byRobert Genuario
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseColleen[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

Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher.[2]

Political career

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]

References

  1. ^ a b The Norwalk Hour
  2. ^ a b c The Norwalk Hour
  3. ^ The Norwalk Hour
  4. ^ Norwalk Labor Council sides with Atkin in state senate race
  5. ^ The Norwalk Hour
Preceded by Member of the
Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 140th District
1979 – 1985 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the
Connecticut Senate
from the 25th District
1987 – 1991 		Succeeded by