Matthew John Dowd is an American political pundit and consultant whose career has spanned party lines, shaping presidential campaigns.

Matthew Dowd Biography
Real Name | Matthew John Dowd |
Nickname | Matthew Dowd |
Profession | Political pundit and consultant |
Date of Birth | 29 May 1961 |
Age | 64 years old (as of 2025) |
Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Catholic |
Hobbies | Update soon |
Social Media | X (Twitter) |
Who is Matthew Dowd?
Matthew John Dowd is an American political analyst, best known for serving as the chief strategist to George W. Bush during the 2004 presidential campaign.
Education Qualification
School | Not known |
College | Cardinal Newman College, St. Louis, Missouri |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
Matthew Dowd Age
Matthew John Dowd was born on 29 May 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He is 64 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Matthew Dowd Wife
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Maria Shriver (2011-present) |
Spouse/Wife | Tammy L. Edgerly (divorced) Nikki (divorced) |
Children | Five |
Matthew Dowd Family
Father’s Name | Not known (an auto executive) |
Mother’s Name | Not knonw (elementary school teacher) |
Sibling’s Name | 10 siblings |
Career
Debut | He stated his political career at the time of college. |
Political party | Republican – 1999 to 2007 Independent – 2008 to 2021 Democratic – 2021 – present |
Award | Not known |
Matthew Dowd Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 189 cm In meters – 1.89 m In feet & inches – 6’2” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 84 kg In pounds – 183 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
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Matthew Dowd Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $5 million (as of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Matthew Dowd
- Matthew John Dowd was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, to an Irish Catholic family.
- His father was an auto executive, and her mother was an elementary school teacher.
- He grew up the third of 11 children, and his parents were Republicans.
- After high school, he attended Cardinal Newman College in St. Louis, Missouri.
- While at college, he volunteered for Representative William Broomfield’s campaign.
- Matthew John Dowd also worked on the staff of Rep. Dick Gephardt.
- Down was the senior adviser to the Republican National Committee during the 2002 midterm election.
- He worked as chief strategist for George W. Bush’s re-election campaign in 2004.
- Down was the strategist for Arnold Schwarzenegger during his 2006 re-election campaign.
- In September 2021, he announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Texas as a Democrat.
- Matthew John Dowd is a founding partner of Vianovo, a strategy consultancy.
FAQ:
How old is Matthew John Dowd?
64 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Matthew John Dowd’s partner?
Since 2011, Matthew is in a relationship with Maria Shriver.
What is Matthew John Dowd’s net worth?
As of 2025, Matthew John Dowd’s estimate net worth is $5 million.
Who is Matthew John Dowd’s sister, Maureen?
Maureen Brigid Down is an American columnist and author.
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