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- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (2007-12-06). "Robert O. Anderson, Oil Executive, Dies at 90". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Simonich, Milan. "GOP lawmaker quiet after breaking ranks on abortion bill". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "ABQjournal NM: Oil Legend Got Start In Artesia". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "Phelps Anderson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Phelps Anderson's Biography
- ^ "Lawmaker leaves Republican Party, becomes an Independent". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved 2021-02-06.