Jerry Dent

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dent45,795
Opponents135,170
1
Elections run

Jerry Dent, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 9 to Harold L. Volkmer, receiving 45,795 votes (25.31%).

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How many votes has Jerry Dent received?

Jerry Dent has received 45,795 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jerry Dent’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseMissouriLost45,79525.31%Harold L. Volkmer
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