Phelps Anderson

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

Anderson was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of oil magnate Robert Orville Anderson.^[2]

Career

Prior 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]