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 57th District, serving since 2016. He is a member of the Republican 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 CountiesYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2016 Primary 4,48958.16% 1,79623.27% 1,43318.57%2016 General 10,172 80.66% 2,343 18.58%2018 Primary 2018 General 8,946 98.98%2020 Primary 4,506 60.6% 2,933 39.4%2020 General 13,391 97.1%2022 General 8,500 98.5%2024 Primary 3,035 55.7% 2,409 44.3%2024 General