Matthew Dowd
Matthew Dowd | |
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Dowd at South by Southwest in 2017 | |
| Born | Matthew John Dowd May 29, 1961 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1999, 2021–present) Independent (2008–2021) Republican (1999–2007) |
| Spouse(s) | Tammy L. Edgerly (divorced) Nikki (divorced) |
| Children | 5 (4 living) |
Matthew John Dowd (born May 29, 1961) is an American political pundit and consultant. He was the chief strategist for the Bush–Cheney 2004 presidential campaign and was an ABC News political analyst. On September 29, 2021, he announced a run for lieutenant governor of Texas as a Democrat against the incumbent, Dan Patrick. On December 7, 2021, Dowd announced the end of his campaign.