David E. Adkins

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

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]