Sharon Dowey (born 1969/1970) is a Scottish Conservative Party politician. She was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region from May 2021 until the 2026 election.[2]
Sharon Dowey | |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 6 May 2021 – 9 April 2026 | |
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| Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 55–56)[1] Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Party | Scottish Conservatives |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editPolitical career
editMember of the Scottish Parliament
editAt the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. Dowey stood in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency, where she came second to Elena Whitham of the Scottish National Party (SNP). She achieved 30.6% of the vote, a 6.4% increase for the Scottish Conservative Party from the previous Scottish Parliament Election in 2016.[5] She was subsequently elected on the South Scotland regional list.[2]
On 12 January 2022, Dowey called for Boris Johnson to resign as Conservative party leader and Prime Minister over the Westminster lockdown parties controversy along with a majority of Scottish Conservative MSPs.[6]
Dowey is a member of 15 Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) in the Scottish Parliament, and serves as Depute Convener of the CPG on Wood Panel Industry.[7][8]
In the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, she unsuccessfully stood for the Ayr constituency and was fourth candidate on the party list of the Scottish Conservatives for South Scotland.[9]
Personal life
editDowey is married to Martin, a former police officer and the former Leader of South Ayrshire Council. They have three children.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Hilley, Sarah (10 November 2020). "MSP candidates chosen for election battle". Daily Record. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- 1 2 Dunn, Ross (9 May 2021). "Scottish Election 2021: All of the Ayrshire results and what they mean for you". Daily Record. Glasgow. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- 1 2 3 Boyle, Fionnuala (8 April 2021). "Scottish Election 2021: Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley candidates". Cumnock Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ "Sharon Downey". South Ayrshire Conservatives. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ "Scottish Parliament election results – Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Constituency 2021". East Ayrshire Council. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ Green, Chris (12 January 2022). "Majority of Scottish Tories' 31 MSPs at Holyrood now openly calling for the Prime Minister to resign". Twitter. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Sharon Dowey". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ↑ "MSP Sharon Dowey: 'Re-opening stations is vital for communities'". Cumnock Chronicle. 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "List of confirmed Ayrshire candidates standing for Scottish Parliament election". Ayr Advertiser. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
External links
edit- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Sharon Dowey
- South Ayrshire Conservatives: Sharon Dowey
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