John Atkin

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John Atkin
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
Member of the
Connecticut Senate
from the 25th District
In office
1987 1991 [1]
Preceded by Andrew Santaniello
Succeeded by Robert Genuario
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)Colleen [2]
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.

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Early life and family

Son of William Wilson Atkin, a book publisher. [2]

Political career

In 1982, Atkin was challenged for his seat in the Connecticut House by Janet Mills, but was re-elected. [3]

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Janet Marsico Mills was an American politician who served as the Connecticut State Representative for the 140th district from 1985 to 1986. A member of the Republican Party, she was a resident of Norwalk.

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]

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Preceded by
Thomas C. O'Connor
Member of the
Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 140th District

1979 – 1985
Succeeded by
Janet M. Mills
Preceded by
Andrew Santaniello
Member of the
Connecticut Senate
from the 25th District

1987 – 1991
Succeeded by
Robert Genuario