About Phelps Anderson
Phelps Anderson was an American politician.
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.
Early life Anderson was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of oil magnate Robert Orville Anderson.
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. 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.
In 2021, Anderson left the Republican Party and registered as an independent.
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American politician and businessman
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