Legislator Details
Gary McDowell
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
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Date: 4/21/1952
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Marital Information:
He is married to Carrie. They have three daughters, Alivia, Emily, and Rochelle.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Lake Superior State University
Biographical Sketch:
Worked for UPS as a driver and served in local government.
He ran for the 1st House Congressional District seat in 2010 and 2012 against Dan Benishek and lost both races.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Ninety-Fifth Legislature, 2009-2010
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
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City of Residence: Rudyard
County of Residence Chippewa
District: 107
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet and townships of Koehler and Tuscarora in Cheboygan County
Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health
He ran for the 1st House Congressional District seat in 2010 and 2012 against Dan Benishek and lost both races.
Ninety-Fourth Legislature, 2007-2008
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
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City of Residence: Rudyard
County of Residence Chippewa
District: 107
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet and townships of Koehler and Tuscarora in Cheboygan County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture
Ninety-Third Legislature, 2005-2006
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Forestry and Outdoor Recreation , Health Policy , Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Rudyard
County of Residence Chippewa
District: 107
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet and townships of Koehler and Tuscarora in Cheboygan County
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Forestry and Outdoor Recreation