Lucas Atkinson
# Lucas Atkinson

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.

## 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

District 57 - Dillon, Horry, and Marion Counties :

| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 Primary | Lucas Atkinson | 4,489 | 58.16% | Lee Walter Jenkins Jr. | 1,796 | 23.27% | Ryan M. Waller | 1,433 | 18.57% |
| 2016 General | Lucas Atkinson | 10,172 | 80.66% | Ethan Brown | 2,343 | 18.58% |
| 2018 Primary | Lucas Atkinson | | |
| 2018 General | Lucas Atkinson | 8,946 | 98.98% |
| 2020 Primary | Lucas Atkinson | 4,506 | 60.6% | Miko Pickett | 2,933 | 39.4% |
| 2020 General | Lucas Atkinson | | |
