John Atkin
| John Atkin | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District |
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In office 1979 – 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas C. O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Janet M. Mills |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District |
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In office 1987 – 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew Santaniello |
| Succeeded by | Robert Genuario |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Colleen |
| Residence | 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.
Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher.
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.
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