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John Atkinson (New York)
John Atkinson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Atkinson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Atkinson was born in Syosset, New York. He earned an associate degree from Suffolk County Community College in 2014. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University in 2018. Atkinson's career experience includes working as a support staff member. He has been affiliated with Long Island Activists.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 1
Nicholas J. LaLota defeated Bridget M. Fleming in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nicholas J. LaLota (R / Conservative Party)  | 55.5 | 177,040 |
 | Bridget M. Fleming (D / Working Families Party) | 44.5 | 141,907 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 48 | ||
| Total votes: 318,995 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bridget M. Fleming advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Atkinson (D)
- Austin Smith (D)
- David Barsky (D)
- Kara Hahn (D)
- Nicholas Antonucci (D)
- Alex Zajic (D)
- Gregory-John Fischer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1
Nicholas J. LaLota defeated Michelle Bond and Anthony Figliola in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicholas J. LaLota | 47.3 | 12,015 |
| Michelle Bond | 27.6 | 7,015 | ||
 | Anthony Figliola | 25.1 | 6,391 | |
| Total votes: 25,421 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cait Corrigan (R)
- Edward Moore (R)
- Dean Gandley (R)
- Pat Hahn (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Bridget M. Fleming advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bob Cohen (Working Families Party)
Endorsements
To view Atkinson's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
John Atkinson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Atkinson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Returning power to the people
- Eradicating corruption
- Comprehensive infrastructure overhaul
Anti-corruption, money out of politics
Wage increases
Tax reform
Environmental protection
Martin Luther King Jr and Gandhi because they inspired earthshaking movements that brought peace and a pathway towards equality. Movements that were done through peaceful means.
Passionate
Determined
Grounded in principles
Decisive
Empathetic
-Defending the Constitution
-Climate action
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2021
