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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Dana Dow is a Republican member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 13. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Dow is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 50 from 2010 to 2012.

Dow and his wife own the family furniture compnay, Dow Furniture. He formerly taught Chemistry and Physics at Medomak Valley High School.

Dow earned his B.S. in education from the University of Southern Maine.

Education

  • BS, Education, University of Southern Maine, 1973

Professional Experience

  • BS, Education, University of Southern Maine, 1973
  • Owner/President, Dow Furniture, present
  • Teacher, Chemistry/Physics, Medomak Valley High School

Political Experience

  • BS, Education, University of Southern Maine, 1973
  • Owner/President, Dow Furniture, present
  • Teacher, Chemistry/Physics, Medomak Valley High School
  • Minority Leader, Maine State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 13, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 13, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 50, 2010-2012
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 20, 2004-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Engrossed Bills Committee, Maine State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Insurance and Financial Services, Maine State Senate

Former Chair, Joint Committee on Taxation, Maine State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Conduct and Ethics

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Marine Resources

Member, Personnel

Member, Rules

Member, Senate Rules

Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Budget

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Education, University of Southern Maine, 1973
  • Owner/President, Dow Furniture, present
  • Teacher, Chemistry/Physics, Medomak Valley High School
  • Minority Leader, Maine State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 13, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 13, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 50, 2010-2012
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 20, 2004-2008
  • Member, Waldoboro United Methodist Church, present
  • Board of Directors Member, First National Bank of Damariscotta
  • Former Board of Directors Member, Maine School Administrative District 40
  • Former Board of Directors Member, Maine School Administrative District 8
  • Board of Directors Member, Medomak Valley Community Foundation
  • Member, Medomak Valley Recreation Committee
  • Member, Waldoboro Economic Community Development Committee
  • Former Member, Waldoboro Planning Board

Other Info

  • 2 Grandchildren