David Adkins

David Adkins is the Republican candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 68, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Charlotte Little (D).[1][2] He previously represented District 29 in the New Mexico House from 2015 to 2018, and is a pastor and businessman who served in the U.S. Air Force.[1]

Adkins' professional experience includes owning and operating several small businesses and serving as the executive pastor of the New Covenant Church of Albuquerque.[1] He served in the United States Air Force.[1]

Adkins took office in the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 29, on January 20, 2015, and left office on December 31, 2018.[1] In the 2016 general election he defeated Democrat Ronnie Martinez, 50.03 percent to 49.97 percent.[1] He lost his 2018 re-election bid to Democrat Joy Garratt, 54.1 percent to 45.9 percent.[1] At the start of the 2015 legislative session he served on the Judiciary and the Business and Employment committees, and at the start of the 2017 session he served on the Local Government, Elections, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs and the Taxation & Revenue committees.[1]

Adkins won the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for District 68 without opposition.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.