Jerry Donovan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Donovan1,205
Opponents25,665
1
Elections run

Jerry Donovan, a Socialist politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. House election in Nevada's at-large district to Samuel Arentz, receiving 1,205 votes (4.48%).

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How many votes has Jerry Donovan received?

Jerry Donovan has received 1,205 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jerry Donovan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. HouseNevadaLost1,2054.48%Samuel Arentz
Charles Evans

Paul Jones
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.