John Atkin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District | |
| In office 1987–1991 [1] | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Santo |
| Succeeded by | Robert Genuario |
| 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 |
| 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.
Son of William Wilson Atkin,a book publisher. [2]
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 of the 25th district died unexpectedly,creating a vacancy. Atkin ran for the special election to fill it,but lost to Republican Joseph Santo on May 6,1986. However,in the general election on November 4,1986,Atkin defeated Santo that same year,becoming a State Senator. [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]