John Atkin | |
Residence: | Norwalk, Connecticut |
Office: | Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District |
Term Start: | 1979 |
Term End: | 1985[1] |
Predecessor: | Thomas C. O'Connor |
Successor: | Janet M. Mills |
Office2: | Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District |
Term Start2: | 1987 |
Term End2: | 1991 |
Predecessor2: | Andrew Santaniello |
Successor2: | Robert Genuario |
Party: | Democratic |
Spouse: | Colleen[2] |
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 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]