Is Matthew Dowd Related To Maureen Dowd? The political strategist is running for Texas lieutenant governor as a Democrat. Let’s find out

Matthew Dowd is a celebrated American political strategist and consultant.

He is remarkably known as the former chief strategist for the Bush-Cheney presidential campaign.

The former political strategist is running for Texas lieutenant governor as a Democrat.

It took to his Twitter on the 29th of September to reveal his participation.

Subsequent to the unveiling, Matthew Dowd made several headlines on the web.

His admirers are excited and looking forward to seeing him run for the post.

Fact Check: Is Matthew Dowd Related To Maureen Dowd?

No, Matthew Dowd and Maureen Dowd aren’t related to each other in any way.

Both the individuals do have similar last names so many are confused about their relationship.

Maureen Dowd is an eminent columnist for The New York Times and an author.

Originally from Washington, she has over five decades of experience in the field.

Thus far, no such well-established information is published to prove the aforementioned claim.

Matthew Dowd Daughter And Family

One of Matthew Dowd’s daughter died as an infant at birth.

In fact, she was born a twins daughter while the other is still alive to this day.

Besides, Matthew Dowd is the father of four living children from his first and second wives.

Truth be told, the political strategist has been married twice in his lifetime.

Matthew Dowd’s first wife was Tammy Edgerly with whom he shared three sons.

Whereas, Nicole Baines, the second wife divorced him shortly after their one of the twin daughter died.

Apparently, he has been dating Maria Shriver, the spouse of former California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.