David E. Adkins

David Adkins
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 2015 – December 31, 2018
Succeeded byJoy Garratt
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force

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]

Career

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

  1. ^ "Legislator Archive - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  2. ^ David Adkins' Biography
  3. ^ "David Adkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  4. ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Business owner to challenge West Side Democrat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-04-02.