Jerry Wayne Sandel (May 25, 1942 – October 25, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1971 to 2000.[1] Sandel attended Texas Tech University and was in the oil business, serving as president of the Aztec Well Servicing Company in Aztec, New Mexico.[2] He died in Farmington, New Mexico on October 25, 2024, at the age of 82.[3][4]

Jerry Sandel
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
1971–2000
Preceded by?
Succeeded byNick Tinnin
Personal details
Born(1942-05-25)May 25, 1942
Woodson, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 2024(2024-10-25) (aged 82)
Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsStella, Spencer, Zooey, Jasper
ChildrenJason Sandel, Jeffery Sandel, Shelly Sandel
Residence(s)Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
ProfessionBusinessman

Electoral history

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New Mexico House of Representatives 1st district election, 2000[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James Nicholas Tinnin, Jr. 4,943 56.54%
Democratic Jerry Sandel (inc.) 3,800 43.46%
Turnout 8,743
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Error - New Mexico Legislature".
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  3. ^ "Jerry Sandel". Albuquerque Journal. November 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Former longtime Farmington legislator Jerry Sandel dies". Santa Fe New Mexican. November 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2000".