David E. Adkins is an American businessman, pastor, and former politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 29th district. Elected in November 2014, he assumed office in January 2015 and left office on December 31, 2018.[1]
David Adkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| In office January 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Joy Garratt |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Career edit
Adkins served in the United States Air Force. He was later the pastor of the New Covenant Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico and operated small businesses, including a waste management company. Adkins was the chaplain of the Albuquerque Police Department.[2]
Elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2014, he assumed office in January 2015. During his tenure, Adkins was the ranking member of the House Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee. In 2018, Adkins was defeated for re-election by Democratic nominee Joy Garratt.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "Legislator Archive - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ David Adkins' Biography
- ^ "David Adkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Business owner to challenge West Side Democrat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-04-02.