Jerry Fitzgerald

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fitzgerald101,435
Opponents104,632
1
Elections run

Jerry Fitzgerald, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Jim Lightfoot, receiving 101,435 votes (49.22%).

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How many votes has Jerry Fitzgerald received?

Jerry Fitzgerald has received 101,435 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jerry Fitzgerald’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseIowaLost101,43549.22%Jim Lightfoot
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