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Lucas Atkinson

Lucas Atkinson

American politician

Lucas Atkinson (born July 6, 1981) is an American 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.[1][2][3]

Quick Facts Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 57th district, Preceded by ...

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.[4] He ran unopposed in the general election to win a third term.

Committee assignments

  • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs
  • Rules Committee

Election history

More information Year, Candidate ...

References

  1. [1]
    "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Lucas Atkinson - South Carolina Representative - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. [4]
    McFadden, Naeem (June 10, 2020). "Atkinson retains SC House District 57 seat". SCNow. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  5. [5]
    "2016 Republican and Democratic Primary". South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  6. [6]
    "2016 Statewide General Election". South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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    "Lucas Atkinson Biography". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. [8]
    "State House of Representatives, District 57". South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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