Matt Dowling (politician)
Matt Dowling is the representative for the 51st District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Matt Dowling | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy S. Mahoney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1984 Uniontown, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Political party | Republican (2014–present) |
| Alma mater | Waynesburg University |
Political career
Dowling began his political career when he defeated incumbent Tim Mahoney in the general election after he ran unopposed in the Republican Primary for the 51st District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He served on the Children & Youth, Gaming Oversight, Local Government and Urban Affairs committees.[2] In 2018 he ran unopposed again and defeated Mahoney in a rematch.
Electoral history
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Dowling | 13,318 | 53.07% | |
| Democratic | Tim Mahoney (incumbent) | 11,779 | 46.93% | |
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Dowling (incumbent) | 10,773 | 55.47% | |
| Democratic | Tim Mahoney | 8,650 | 44.53% | |
References
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