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Michael Downing
Michael Downing (b. October 20, 1954) is a former Republican member of the New Hampshire State Senate. He represented the 22nd District from 2006 to 2010.
Downing served in the New Hampshire State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. He ran again in 2002 but was not re-elected.
Downing served in the 82nd Military Police Company of the 82nd Airborne in the United States Army from 1976 to 1979. He then worked for the New Hampshire State Police from 1976 to 1995.
Downing earned his AA from New Hampshire College. He went on to receive his B.A. from Franklin Pierce College in 1986.
Elections
2010
Downing was eligible but did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michael Downing won the election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 22 with 16,436 votes.
Downing raised $72,034 for his campaign.[1]
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Downing (R)
|
16,436 | |||
| Dadak (D) | 10,313 | |||
| Others | 22 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Committee assignments
While in the New Hampshire State Senate, Downing served on the following committees:
- Capital Budget Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Executive Departments and Administration Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Rules and Enrolled Bills Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
Personal
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Downing and his wife, Heidi, have five children.
External links
- Mike Downing's campaign website
- Official New Hampshire State Senate website
- New Hampshire Republicans page on Michael Downing
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire State Senate District 22 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Chuck Morse |
