DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1980 general
Donald M. "don" Rusk
Ran in 1 election in 1980.
- Last margin
- −46.4
- Lost 1980
- Elections
- 1
- 1980
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Rusk has run
Margin: how far Rusk finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. House, CA-37 | General | Lost | Jerry Lewis (R), Larry Morris (L) | 25.1% | R+46.4 | $42.8K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Rusk’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1979–80
- $42.8K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1980Updated Nov 9, 2026, 2:59 AM ET
Who Rusk has run against
- Jerry Lewis (R) · 1980 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive