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Kerry Donovan

Democratic

Rancher

Kerry Donovan ran for U.S. House Colorado District 3 in 2026.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Donovan received her B.S. from the University of Notre Dame. Her professional experience includes working as an archaeologist, working for the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, serving as the director of academics for the Vail Ski and Snowboard Club, and managing her family's ranch.[2]

Bachelor's:
University of Notre Dame

Campaign themes

Kerry Donovan did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Donovan's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]

Education

Excerpt: "As an experienced educator, I’ve seen the huge challenges our kids and teachers face daily in the classroom and, if elected, will strive to find balanced solutions for all of our schools."

Economy And Job Creation

Excerpt: "I believe in the gumption of Coloradans and will fight to strengthen our rural economy and tourism industry in the State Senate. To solve the problems we face in our district while growing our economy, I will fight to leverage the resources of the state to provide economic benefits for local communities."

Our Water And Natural Resources

Excerpt: "I believe in keeping water in the basin where it’s born and as your voice in the State Senate, will defend that principle. Water is also critical to many cherished past-times in our district, such as FIBArk, which celebrates its 66th year in 2014."

Guns

Excerpt: "The current law passed by Denver limiting high-capacity magazines is unenforceable and I would not have supported it. I believe that gun owners will exercise personal responsibility and discretion in the interest of public safety when selling their weapons and will work to make sure that background checks help and do not hinder that process. But I do support making sure that convicted criminals or the mentally ill cannot get guns."

Health Care

Excerpt: "I will work with stakeholders in the area, as well as care providers, patients and business leaders to bring affordable health care to our communities while ensuring that families can choose a plan that fits their needs. I believe in a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, and I will defend that right in the State Senate."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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