Harris McDowell
| Harris McDowell | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1976 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 37 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750/year | |
| Per diem | $7,334 annual expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1975 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/15/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Middletown, DE | |
| Profession | Self-Employed | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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McDowell graduated from the University of Delaware and Georgetown University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McDowell served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families, Chair | ||||
| • Energy & Transit, Chair | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Permanent Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McDowell served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families, Chair | ||||
| • Energy & Transit, Chair | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Permanent Rules | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McDowell served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bond | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Energy & Transit | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Permanent Rules | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
McDowell ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 1. McDowell defeated James Martin and David Brady in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated Bryan Lintz and Robert Clark in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Harris McDowell Incumbent |
85.3% | 15,155 | |
| Independent | Robert Clark | 11.6% | 2,054 | |
| Libertarian | Brian Lintz | 3.1% | 555 | |
| Total Votes | 17,764 | |||
| Delaware State Senate, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Harris McDowell Incumbent |
52.2% | 2,342 |
| David D. Brady | 36% | 1,613 |
| James Martin | 11.8% | 528 |
| Total Votes | 4,483 | |
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
McDowell won re-election to the 1st District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware State Senate District 1 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Harris McDowell Incumbent |
100% | 11,862 | |
| Total Votes | 11,862 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McDowell won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 1st Senate District. McDowell defeated Gregory Chambers (R) and Tyler Nixon (Independent Party of Delaware). McDowell received 8,300 votes, Chambers received 3,752 votes, and Nixon received 799 votes.[5] McDowell raised $93,948 for his campaign, and his opponents raised the following amounts: Chambers ($41,202) and Nixon ($6,005).[6]
| Delaware State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Harris McDowell (D)
|
8,300 | 64.6% | ||
| Gregory Chambers (R) | 3,752 | 29.2% | ||
| Tyler Nixon (I) | 799 | 6.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Harris McDowell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kellys Logen House | $800 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Local 626 | $600 |
| Velcro PAC | $600 |
| New Castle County Chamber Of Commerce | $400 |
| Maxwell & Associates | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,619 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which he was not up for re-election, McDowell collected $10,930 in contributions.[7] McDowell's five largest contributors were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Martha V. Dupont | $600 |
| Entertainment Software | $600 |
| Leon N. Winer and Associates Inc. | $600 |
| Joseph A. Hurley | $600 |
| New Colony North Co. | $600 |
2006
In 2006, McDowell collected $93,948 in contributions.[8] His ten largest contributors were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 11th Democratic Representative District Committee | $3,000 |
| Delaware State Education Association | $1,200 |
| Teamsters Local 326 | $1,200 |
| Friends of Adams for Senator | $1,200 |
| Laborers Political League of Delaware | $1,200 |
| Carpenters and Joiners Local 626 | $1,200 |
| Cook for Senate Committee | $1,200 |
| Minner Campaign | $1,200 |
| Electrical Workers Local 313 | $1,200 |
| Artesian Water Company | $1,150 |
Recent news
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Harris McDowell News Feed
- Senate votes to strengthen teacher preparation - WDDE 91.1 FM
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real - Lez Get Real
- Delaware approves marriage equality - Washington Blade
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- Teacher preparedness legislation passes Senate - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
- Delaware approves background checks for gun sales - Newsworks.org
- Markell signs gun background check bill - Milford Beacon
- Mark Kelly Supports Bill To Expand Background Checks For Gun Purchases In ... - KYW Newsradio
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District 1
McDowell represents Delaware Senate District 1 which covers the northern part of Wilmington. [9]
Personal
Harris is married to Sunee McDowell and they live in Wilmington Delaware.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Harris McDowell
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Harris McDowell
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Delaware Senate Committee Assignments
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 1 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Harris McDowell
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Harris McDowell
- ↑ Delaware Senate Distrct Map
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