Dana Dow
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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.
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 |
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| • Engrossed Bills, Chair |
| • Insurance and Financial Services |
| • Taxation, Chair |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dow served on the following committees:
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020
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
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12,806 |
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Dana Dow (R) |
48.5
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12,072 | |
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Abraham Ober (Independent) (Write-in) |
0.0
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1 | |
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Total votes: 24,879 | |||
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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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Total votes: 5,335 |
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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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Total votes: 3,156 |
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2018[edit]
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018
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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| ✔ |
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Dana Dow (R) |
51.0
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10,266 |
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Laura Fortman (D) |
49.0
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9,881 | |
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Total votes: 20,147 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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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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| ✔ |
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Laura Fortman |
100.0
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3,464 |
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Total votes: 3,464 | |||
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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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| ✔ |
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Dana Dow |
100.0
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3,592 |
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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 | ||||
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| 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]
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]
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)
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2,634 | 65% | ||
| Mark Berger (D) | 1,346 | 39%[7] | ||
Campaign themes[edit]
2020[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dana Dow did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign donors[edit]
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| Dana Dow campaign contribution history | |||
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| 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 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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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.
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2020
In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.
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2018
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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.
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2017
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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.
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2016
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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.
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Personal[edit]
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Dow and his wife, Lisa, have four children.
See also[edit]
2020 Elections
External links[edit]
- Search Google News for this topic
- Dana Dow on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
- ↑ Kennebec Journal, "Senate District 20 upset stirs debate," February 15, 2011
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 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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