Jerry Sandel

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 by	Nick Tinnin
Personal details
Born	(1942-05-25)May 25, 1942 Woodson, Texas, U.S.
Died	October 25, 2024(2024-10-25) (aged 82) Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Stella, Spencer, Zooey, Jasper
Children	Jason Sandel, Jeffery Sandel, Shelly Sandel
Residence(s)	Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
Profession	Businessman

Electoral history

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