John Dow

John G. Dow

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 6, 1905
Date of Death March 11, 2003 (Age: 97)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Dow holds a Bachelor of Arts in government from Harvard University and a Master of Arts in political science from Columbia University. He spent several years as a business executive and consultant, focusing on strategic planning and systems analysis for major corporations. Dow also served as a director of civil defense and chaired the zoning board of appeals in Grand View, New York. His career included multiple terms in Congress and various unsuccessful bids for state and local offices.

Political Ideas

John Dow's political identity is marked by a consistent opposition to the Vietnam War and a deep-seated advocacy against nuclear weapons, as evidenced by his founding of Americans Against Nuclear War. His ideological positioning often places him at odds with mainstream views, blending anti-war sentiment with a strong stance against nuclear armament. Dow's rhetorical style likely emphasizes moral imperatives and humanitarian concerns, framing issues in a way that highlights the catastrophic potential of military actions. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 22nd District

26.60% of vote

Loss

Winner: Benjamin Gilman

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 23rd District

3.90% of vote

Loss

Winner: Samuel Stratton

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 26th District

38.50% of vote

Loss

Winner: Benjamin Gilman

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 26th District

39.30% of vote

Loss

Winner: Benjamin Gilman

1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

52.20% of vote

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

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

44.90% of vote

Loss

Winner: Martin McKneally

1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

47.20% of vote

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

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

51.60% of vote

Win