Dana Dow

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Dana Dow

Republican Party

Prior offices

Maine House of Representatives District 50

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Maine State Senate District 13

Successor: Chloe Maxmin

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Southern Maine

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Dana Dow (Republican Party) was a member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on December 2, 2020.

Dow (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 13. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Dow was state Senate minority leader from 2018 to 2020.

Dow is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 50 from 2010 to 2012.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2017 legislative session
* 2.2 2011-2012
* 3 Sponsored legislation
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2020
* 4.2 2018
* 4.3 2016
* 4.4 2012
* 4.5 2010
* 5 Campaign themes
* 5.1 2020
* 6 Campaign donors
* 6.1 2016
* 6.2 2010
* 7 Scorecards
* 7.1 2020
* 7.2 2019
* 7.3 2018
* 7.4 2017
* 7.5 2016
* 8 Personal
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Dow and his wife own the family furniture compnay, Dow Furniture. He formerly taught Chemistry and Physics at Medomak Valley High School.

Dow earned his B.S. in education from the University of Southern Maine.

## Committee assignments[edit]

#### 2019-2020

Dow was assigned to the following committees:

* Marine Resources Committee
* Conduct and Ethics Committee
* Senate Rules Committee
* Personnel Committee
* Legislative Council
* Joint Rules Committee

### 2017 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Maine committee assignments, 2017

• Engrossed Bills, Chair
• Insurance and Financial Services
• Taxation, Chair

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dow served on the following committees:

* Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for Maine State Senate District 13

Chloe Maxmin defeated incumbent Dana Dow and Abraham Ober in the general election for Maine State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Chloe Maxmin (D)  |

51.5

| 12,806

| Dana Dow (R)  |

48.5

| 12,072

| Abraham Ober (Independent) (Write-in)  |

0.0

| 1

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 24,879

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 13

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Chloe Maxmin in round 1 .

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Candidate

Total Votes

Transfer

Round eliminated

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✔ |

| Chloe Maxmin |

100

| 5,335 | 0 | Advanced (1)

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 5,335

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 13

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Dana Dow in round 1 .

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Candidate

Total Votes

Transfer

Round eliminated

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✔ |

| Dana Dow |

100

| 3,156 | 0 | Advanced (1)

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 3,156

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### 2018[edit]

See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018

General election

##### General election for Maine State Senate District 13

Incumbent Dana Dow defeated Laura Fortman in the general election for Maine State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Dana Dow (R)  |

51.0

| 10,266

| Laura Fortman (D)  |

49.0

| 9,881

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 20,147
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 13

Laura Fortman advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Laura Fortman |

100.0

| 3,464

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 3,464

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 13

Incumbent Dana Dow advanced from the Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Dana Dow |

100.0

| 3,592

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 3,592

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### 2016[edit]

See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Maine State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 15, 2016.[1]

Dana Dow defeated incumbent Chris Johnson in the Maine State Senate District 13 general election.[2]

Maine State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Dana Dow | 52.65% | 12,131
| Democratic  | Chris Johnson Incumbent | 47.35% | 10,909
Total Votes | 23,040
Source: Maine Secretary of State

Incumbent Chris Johnson ran unopposed in the Maine State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Maine State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Chris Johnson Incumbent (unopposed)

Dana Dow ran unopposed in the Maine State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[3][4]

Maine State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Republican |  Dana Dow (unopposed)

### 2012[edit]

See also: State legislative special elections, 2012

Dow was defeated by Chris Johnson (D) in the special election on February 14, 2012. Johnson garnered 54% of the vote. The election of Johnson has been seen a significant upset.[5]

Maine State Senate, District 20, Special Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Chris Johnson | 53.7% | 3,369
| Republican  |  Dana Dow  | 46.3% | 2,902
Total Votes | 6,271

### 2010[edit]

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2010

Dow's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Mark Berger. According to official results, Dow defeated Berger in the November 2 general election.[6] Democratic incumbent Wendy Pieh did not seek re-election, although she was eligible to do so under Maine's term limits.

Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 50 (2010)

Candidates  | Votes  | Percent
Dana Dow (R) | 2,634 | 65%
Mark Berger (D)  | 1,346  | 39%[7]

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Dana Dow did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Dana Dow campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | Maine State Senate District 13 |  ✔ | $32,451
2016 | Maine State Senate, District 13 |  ✔ | $47,894
2012 | Maine State Senate, District 20, special election |  ✖ | $35,763
2010 | Maine House of Representatives, District 50 |  ✔ | $4,375
2006 | Maine State Senate, District 20 |  ✔ | $2,302
2004 | Maine State Senate, District 20 |  ✔ | $48,022
Grand total raised | $170,807

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018

Maine State Senate District 13 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Dana Dow's campaign in 2018
DOW, LISA M | $100.00
DOW, WILMOT L | $100.00
DOW, DANA L | $95.00
METRICK, BRUCE | $80.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $32,451.45
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

Dow won election to the Maine State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Dow raised a total of $47,894.

Maine State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Dana Dow's campaign in 2016
Public Fund| $46,546
Dow, Dana L| $100
Dow, Lisa M| $100
Total raised in 2016| $47,894
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

In 2010, Dow raised $4,375 in contributions.[8]

Dow contributed the most to his campaign, $3,025.

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Maine

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### 2020

In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.

* Maine AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Maine Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

### 2019

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2019, click [show].

In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.

* Maine AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Maine Citizens for Clean Elections

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to election issues.

* Maine League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on their votes related to reproductive health issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2018

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2018, click [show].

In 2018, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 2. The legislature held a special session from June 19 to September 13.

* Maine AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Maine League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* Maine Right to Life: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on their votes related to reproductive health issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2017

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show].

In 2017, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 through July 4. The legislature reconvened on July 20. The legislature held a veto session on August 2. The legislature held its first special session on October 23. The legislature held its second special session on November 6.

* Maine AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Maine Citizens for Clean Elections

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to election issues.

* Maine League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* Maine People's Alliance: Senate and House

Legislators are scored by MPA on "where they stand on community, investing in the future, fairness, equality, and justice for all Maine people."

* Maine Right to Life: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

* Prevent Harm: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to chemical exposure.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].

In 2016, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 20. A one-day veto session was held on April 29.

* Maine AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Maine League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* Maine People's Alliance: Senate and House

Legislators are scored by MPA on "where they stand on community, investing in the future, fairness, equality, and justice for all Maine people."

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund

Legislators are scored on votes related to reproductive health issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

## Personal[edit]

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Dow and his wife, Lisa, have four children.

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## External links[edit]

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* Dana Dow on Facebook
* Biography from Project Vote Smart
* Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
* Campaign contributions: 2010

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
2. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
5. ↑ Kennebec Journal, "Senate District 20 upset stirs debate," February 15, 2011
6. ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
7. ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
8. ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013

Political offices

Preceded by
Chris Johnson (D) | Maine State Senate District 13
2016–2020  | Succeeded by
Chloe Maxmin (D)
Preceded by
Wendy Pieh (D) | Maine House of Representatives District 50
2010–2012  | Succeeded by
Ellen Winchenbach (R)

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Current members of the Maine State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Troy Jackson

Majority Leader:Nathan Libby

Senators

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Troy Jackson (D)

District 2

Harold Stewart (R)

District 3

Bradlee Farrin (R)

District 4

Paul Davis (R)

District 5

James Dill (D)

District 6

Marianne Moore (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

Kimberley Rosen (R)

District 9

Joe Baldacci (D)

District 10

Stacey Guerin (R)

District 11

Glenn Curry (D)

District 12

David Miramant (D)

District 13

Chloe Maxmin (D)

District 14

Craig Hickman (D)

District 15

Matthew Pouliot (R)

District 16

Scott Cyrway (R)

District 17

Russell Black (R)

District 18

Lisa Keim (R)

District 19

Richard Bennett (R)

District 20

Ned Claxton (D)

District 21

Nathan Libby (D)

District 22

Jeffrey Timberlake (R)

District 23

Eloise Vitelli (D)

District 24

Matthea Daughtry (D)

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Catherine Breen (D)

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Bill Diamond (D)

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Benjamin Chipman (D)

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Heather Sanborn (D)

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Anne Carney (D)

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Stacy Brenner (D)

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Donna Bailey (D)

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Susan Deschambault (D)

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David Woodsome (R)

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Joseph Rafferty (D)

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Mark Lawrence (D)

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