1982Final results

1982 election for Washington Legislative District 12-1

Washington House of Representatives · Washington

Clyde Ballard (R) won with 60.6% of the vote, defeating Pryor (D) by 22.8 points.

Clyde BallardRepublican · winner
60.6%18,315
PryorDemocrat
37.9%11,443
HallaOther party
1.5%442
30,200 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

EvenR+34.81972R+10.81976R+0.21981 special electionR+22.81982R+44.21984R+44.91986

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The candidates

Clyde Ballard (R)Pryor (D)

Also on the ballot: Halla (Other party), 1.5%