Gerard Donovan

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Gerard Donovan is a Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District of Tennessee

Gerard Donovan is a Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 5th Congressional District (map) of Tennessee. He won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.). The primary took place on August 7, 2008.

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

Donovan is the founder of Quality Practitioners, a training and consulting firm.[1]

2008 elections

Donovan won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.).[1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Gerard Donovan. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Sabre Defense Industries$ 1,000
Dell Inc$ 200
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Donovan will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

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Contact

Articles and resources

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