Rod Adair is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate for district 33 from 1997 to 2013.
Rod Adair | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office 1997–2013 | |
| Succeeded by | William Burt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hagerman, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dana |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Eastern New Mexico University (BA) Campbell University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976–1996 |
Early life and education
editAdair was born in Hagerman, New Mexico and graduated from Hagerman High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Eastern New Mexico University in 1975 and a Master of Arts in government from Campbell University in 1985.[1]
Career
editAdair served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1996 and was stationed in Korea and 15 South American countries. He ended his career as a professor of military science at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. Adair was elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1996 and assumed office in 1997. Also in 1996, Adair founded New Mexico Demographic Research.
Initially a candidate for re-election in 2012, Adair withdrew from the race after facing a primary challenge from William Burt.[2] Adair has since worked as the editor of the New Mexico Political Journal.[3] Adair has also written op-ed columns about New Mexico politics for the Albuquerque Journal and worked as an election manager and aide in the office of Secretary of State Dianna Duran.[4][5]
Personal life
editAdair and his wife, Dana, have two children. Dana is an elementary school teacher.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Rod Adair". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "New Mexico Senator Rod Adair Withdraws From Primary Election". www.krwg.org. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "New Mexico Political Journal - About the Editor". www.newmexicopoliticaljournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ Senator, Rod Adair | Former Republican N. m State. "OPINION | Dems playing politics in CD2 GOP primary". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ Mexican, Steve TerrellThe New. "Former Duran aide Adair calls for her resignation". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "New Mexico Senator Rod Adair's Biography". www.rodadair.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.