Lucas Atkinson (born July 6, 1981) is an

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politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 113th District, serving since 2016. He is a member of the Democratic party.

Background

Atkinson attended Clemson University and graduated in 2004. He works as a consultant.

Electoral history

2016

After incumbent representative J. Wayne George decided to not seek re-election, Atkinson became a candidate for his seat in District 57. In the Democratic primary, he ran against two candidates, Lee Walter Jenkins Jr. and Ryan M. Waller. Atkinson won with 58.16% of the vote. In the general election, he defeated Republican Ethan Brown to win by 7,981 votes.

2018

Atkinson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and general election.

2020

In the Democratic primary held in June, Atkinson defeated Miko Pickett with 60.6% of the vote. He ran unopposed in the general election to win a third term.

Committee assignments

*Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs *Rules Committee

Election history

References

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