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Stephen McDow
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Democratic Party

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Last election

May 14, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Northeastern University, 2001

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District of Columbia
Religion
Christian
Profession
Entrepreneur
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Stephen McDow (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.

McDow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Stephen McDow was born in Washington, D.C. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 2001. McDow's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)

Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 6

April McClain-Delaney defeated Neil Parrott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of April McClain-Delaney
April McClain-Delaney (D)
 
53.0
 
199,788
Image of Neil Parrott
Neil Parrott (R)
 
46.7
 
175,974
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
862

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 376,624
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of April McClain-Delaney
April McClain-Delaney
 
40.4
 
22,985
Image of Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel
 
26.2
 
14,940
Image of Ashwani Jain
Ashwani Jain Candidate Connection
 
8.3
 
4,750
Image of Tekesha Martinez
Tekesha Martinez Candidate Connection
 
7.0
 
3,992
Image of Lesley Lopez
Lesley Lopez Candidate Connection
 
4.6
 
2,600
Image of Laurie-Anne Sayles
Laurie-Anne Sayles Candidate Connection
 
3.2
 
1,845
Image of Destiny West
Destiny West Candidate Connection
 
1.9
 
1,086
Image of Mohammad Mozumder
Mohammad Mozumder
 
1.8
 
1,005
Image of Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
 
1.4
 
820
Image of Peter Choharis
Peter Choharis Candidate Connection
 
1.4
 
818
Image of Geoffrey Grammer
Geoffrey Grammer
 
1.1
 
651
Image of George Gluck
George Gluck
 
0.8
 
437
Image of Kiambo White
Kiambo White
 
0.7
 
401
Image of Stephen McDow
Stephen McDow Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
246
Image of Altimont Wilks
Altimont Wilks Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
179
Image of Adrian Petrus
Adrian Petrus
 
0.3
 
166

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 56,921
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Neil Parrott
Neil Parrott
 
45.9
 
22,604
Image of Dan Cox
Dan Cox
 
30.1
 
14,797
Image of Mariela Roca
Mariela Roca Candidate Connection
 
12.3
 
6,071
Image of Tom Royals
Tom Royals
 
4.2
 
2,060
Image of Chris Hyser
Chris Hyser Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
1,625
Image of Brenda Thiam
Brenda Thiam Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
1,607
Image of Todd Puglisi
Todd Puglisi
 
0.9
 
446

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 49,210
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Stephen McDow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDow's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Listening to you!

I want to represent Maryland's 6th District because I understand that main street and small businesses need leaders to actually listen. Not government leaders who tell communities what they want instead of asking them what they need, while using people as political talking points during elections. ​ Below are a set of ideas taken from my meetings and conversations with you. ​ I believe in free and creative markets, rugged but collaborative individualism, smart government, freedom and equality for all, and a strong defense. The issues we face are rural, urban, and exist in Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Montgomery County, Maryland, and all over the United States.

Together, we can create an MD6 that works for all, not just the well-connected or wealthy! If elected you can count on me to walk and chew gum and work to deliver for you.
  • Work to balance the budget; Increase funding for L.E.O. Crisis Intervention Units; and protect a womens reproductive rights.
  • Provide more efficient mental health services and investment; Won't allow recriminatory policy - especially from our gay and lesbian community.
  • Provide affordable housing; Open up the primary or over 800K Independent voters in Maryland and build a new agricultural hub and affordable housing.
Agriculture, Housing, Economics, Infrastructure, Trade, and Defense.
I look up to my mom, Wanda L. Spence. She overcame toxic relationships, having me at 17, and gave up her acting career to raise me. Now she is an inventor, has her Masters degree and helping to take our family to the next level.
Truman!

Grand Expectations

Walden Pond
The ability to listen to the people and ask them what they want, instead of telling them what they need.
I want to focus all our resources on the actual community. That's why we will have community problem solving committees around the district.
To be a good partner with state and local leaders, ensuring your district, state, and the American people have what they need to thrive.
A legacy of service, creating and supporting small business, and someone you can call on when ever you need.
I was in Elementary School when the Challenger exploded. I remember the day like it was yesterday.
Blockbuster in Silver Spring, MD. Now it's torn down.
A Season In Hell and the Drunken Boat by Arthur Rimbaud.
Superman
Wiz Kid, Essence
As a family I want to make sure our communities have affordable homes, educational options, and care for our seniors.
It's one of the 3 most powerful branches in our Government and it allows leaders to make policy with their pulse on local communities and districts.
No - But they should have advocated for people on some level like myself.
We have many challenges. We need a fair and collaborative Trade Deal with Africa and South America; We need to lead the world in the development of next generation technology such as Quantum. We need to improve health care for veterans and non-veterans. Also, we need to improve wrap-around service across our community. We need to improve agriculture and preserve small and mid-sized family farms.
I do. They are on the front lines and should have more conversations with the people.
I agree with them. However, they should be 8 two year terms. Then, you can run for state or local or another office on the federal level.
Senator Ed Brooke - Republican
Senator John F. Kennedy - Democrat
Yes - A woman told me about the lack of healthcare services in her part of Western Maryland. She almost lost her husband,
N/A
Yes. Compromise and making deals are not watering down your beliefs. However, you let the country know you are a reasonable person who believes there is a place for everyone at the table.
I want to make sure ALL Americans are paying their fair share. Often, the bus driver pays more than the Wall Street executive or more than Billion dollar companies. I want everyone to participate in making sure our Democracy works or GET OUT!
To make sure there is no waste, fraud, or abuse.

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Stephen McDow campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Maryland District 6Lost primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$0 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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