1982Final results
1982 election for New Mexico House District 17
New Mexico House of Representatives · New Mexico
Edward C. Sandoval (D) won with 69.0% of the vote, defeating William R. Hooper Jr. (R) by 41.8 points.
Edward C. SandovalDemocrat · winner
69.0%3,669
William R. Hooper Jr.Republican
27.2%1,447
John A. ManleyOther party
3.8%203
5,319 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1982
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Edward C. Sandoval (D)William R. Hooper Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: John A. Manley (Other party), 3.8%