Phelps Anderson is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 66th district, which includes Roswell, New Mexico.[1]
Phelps Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| In office January 15, 2019 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Wooley |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Mason |
| In office January 1977 – 1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2021) |
| Relations | Robert O. Anderson (father) |
Early life
editAnderson was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of oil magnate Robert Orville Anderson.[2]
Career
editPrior to entering politics, Anderson worked as a businessman, managing his family's investment in oil and real estate. He was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 1976 and served until 1980.[3][4] Anderson was an unsuccessful candidate for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district in 2002. He was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office on January 15, 2019.[5][6]
In 2021, Anderson left the Republican Party and registered as an independent.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Phelps Anderson - (DTS)". New Mexico Legislature. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (December 6, 2007). "Robert O. Anderson, Oil Executive, Dies at 90". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ Simonich, Milan (January 31, 2021). "GOP lawmaker quiet after breaking ranks on abortion bill". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ Linthicum, Leslie (December 4, 2007). "Oil Legend Got Start In Artesia". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Phelps Anderson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Phelps Anderson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel J. (February 5, 2021). "New Mexico lawmaker exits GOP after vote on abortion". Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2025.