Harris McDowell

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Harris McDowell

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 10, 1906
Date of Death Nov. 24, 1988 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Harris McDowell spent his early years in Middletown, Delaware, and graduated from Beacom Business College. He engaged in farming, insurance, and real estate, and served on the State Board of Agriculture. McDowell transitioned into public service, holding various state legislative and administrative positions, including Secretary of State for Delaware. His professional background includes leadership roles in the agricultural sector, notably as Director of the Interstate Milk Producers Cooperative. McDowell's career achievements and transitions reflect a blend of private sector acumen and public service leadership.

Political Ideas

Harris McDowell's political career is marked by a blend of regional advocacy and progressive civil rights support. Despite his alignment with Southern Democratic norms, he notably abstained from the 1956 Southern Manifesto, demonstrating an early divergence from segregationist tendencies. His legislative support for the Civil Rights Acts and the Voting Rights Act contrasts with his backing of President Johnson's war policies, suggesting a complex ideological landscape. McDowell's approach reveals a tension between progressive social stances and support for controversial military actions, inviting deeper inquiry into his strategic motivations.

Campaigns
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At Large District

41.30% of vote

Loss

Winner: William Roth

1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

44.20% of vote

Loss

Winner: William Roth

1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

56.60% of vote

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

53.00% of vote

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

50.50% of vote

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

50.20% of vote

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

48.00% of vote

Loss

Winner: Harry Haskell Jr.

1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At Large District

54.90% of vote

Win