John Atkin is a former two term Democratic member of the

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from

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's 25th Senate district and a former three term member of the

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from

's 140th House district.

Early life and family

Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher.

Political career

In 1982, Atkin was challenged for his seat in the Connecticut House by

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, but was re-elected.The Norwalk Hour
/ref> 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.Norwalk Labor Council sides with Atkin in state senate race
/ref> In 1988, he faced a challenge from Republican Michael Lyons, Norwalk Common Council member for the senate seat,The Norwalk Hour
/ref> but Atkin was re-elected. Atkin was defeated for re-election to the Connecticut Senate by Robert Genuario in 1990.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Atkin, John Democratic Party Connecticut state senators Democratic Party members of the Connecticut House of Representatives Politicians from Norwalk, Connecticut