Matthew Dowd is an American political analyst and former chief strategist for President George W. Bush.
He is also widely recognized for his relationship with Maria Shriver, successful journalist, author and former First Lady of California.
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- Full name: Matthew Dowd
- Stage name: Matthew Dowd
- Date of birth: May 29, 1961
- Age: 63 years old
- Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Political analyst and consultant
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Dowd
- Siblings: Unknown
- Girlfriend: Maria Shriver
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Not married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Matthew Dowd was born on May 29, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, to Mr. and Mrs. Dowd. His father was an auto executive, and his mother was an elementary school teacher who later became a housewife. It is unclear if he has any siblings.
Dowd attended Cardinal Newman College in St. Louis, Missouri, where he completed his education. Over the years, he has also shared his expertise as a lecturer at institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs. Dowd is of Irish descent and is a Christian.
Career
Matthew Dowd is best known as the chief strategist for President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign. With experience working on more than 100 political campaigns, Dowd has worked on high-profile projects, including Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2006 gubernatorial reelection.
Dowd is currently the chief political analyst for ABC News, contributing to programs such as This week And Good morning America. He is also an accomplished author, having written A new way: Embracing paradox as we lead and serve.
In addition to his media work, Dowd founded several businesses, including Paradox Capital, focused on ventures with social impact.
Social Media
Matthew Dowd does not maintain active social media accounts.
Personal life
Matthew Dowd is in a relationship with Maria Shriver, former First Lady of California. Shriver, a member of the famous Kennedy and Shriver family, separated from her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in 2011. Dowd and Shriver kept their relationship relatively private.
Details about Dowd’s past relationships and family life are not widely known.
Net worth
As of 2024, Matthew Dowd’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This wealth reflects his successful career as a political strategist, author and chief political analyst for ABC News.
