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Gary McDowell was born on 21 April, 1952 in Rudyard, Michigan, is an American politician. Discover Gary McDowell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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71 years old |
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Taurus |
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21 April, 1952 |
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21 April |
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Rudyard, Michigan |
| Nationality |
United States
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Gary McDowell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Gary McDowell height not available right now. We will update Gary McDowell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Gary McDowell's Wife?
His wife is Carrie McDowell
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Carrie McDowell |
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Gary McDowell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gary McDowell worth at the age of 71 years old? Gary McDowell’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Gary McDowell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Gary J. McDowell (born April 21, 1952) is a U.S. politician from the state of Michigan.
He graduated from Rudyard High School in 1970 and attended Lake Superior State University.
In addition to being a farmer, he was also a United Parcel Service delivery driver for 23 years.
He was a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for 18 years.
He also served on the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors from 1987 until 2004.
McDowell was born and raised on a farm in Rudyard, Michigan.
He is the oldest of ten children.
His father was a John Deere salesman and a hay broker.
His mother was a homemaker.
In 2002, he ran for Michigan's 107th House District, challenging incumbent Republican Scott Shackleton.
He lost 69 percent to 31 percent.
In 2004, Shackleton was term-limited from the Legislature and McDowell decided to run again.
He defeated Walter North, a former member of the state Senate, 54 percent to 46 percent.
He was elected to three, two-year terms in the Michigan House of Representatives and served from January 1, 2005, until January 1, 2011.
In 2006, he won re-election to a second term by defeating Republican Jay Duggan 59 percent to 41 percent.
In 2008, he won re-election to a third and final term defeating Republican Alex Strobehn 65 percent to 35 percent.
McDowell introduced 98 bills in six years in the Legislature.
He has missed a total of 96 votes.
McDowell faced Benishek, independent Glenn Wilson, Libertarian nominee Keith Shelton, Green nominee Ellis Boal, and UST nominee Patrick Lambert in the general election.
Democratic incumbent Bart Stupak had announced his retirement, leaving this an open seat.
In 2010 and 2012, he was the Democratic nominee for MI's 1st congressional district against Republican Dan Benishek.
Prior to serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, McDowell was a member of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners for 22 years.
On September 15, 2011, McDowell announced his intent to run against Benishek in the 2012 election.
He has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO and the Blue Dog Coalition.
McDowell lost his bid to defeat Benishek for a second straight election, losing to the freshman incumbent by less than 2,000 votes of over 347,000 that were cast.
McDowell considered challenging Benishek for a third time in the 2014 elections, but ultimately declined.
McDowell lives in Rudyard with his wife Carrie.
They have three daughters, Alivia, Emily and Rochelle, and two grandsons, Garrett and Bruin.
He is a member of the Rudyard First Presbyterian Church.
