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Biography

Michael "Mike" Downing is a Republican from Salem.

Mike served in the State Senate from 2006-2010, representing District 22 which encompasses Atkinson, Plaistow, Pelham and Salem. As the State Senator from Salem, Mike was a member of the Capital Budget Committee, the Executive Departments and Administrative Committee, the Ways and Means Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee.

Previously, Mike served three terms in the New Hampshire House from 1996 - 2002 where he was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee.

Mike is a veteran of the Army 82nd Airborne Division; served as a member of the New Hampshire State Police and the Town of Salem Police Department; a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salem Haven nursing home and Silverthorne Adult Day Care.

Mike is also involved with numerous community groups including the Salem AMVETS Post #2, Pelham Fish & Game Club, the Rockingham County Law Enforcement Association, Knights of Columbus, and served a Little League coach in Salem.

Mike and his wife, Heidi, run a small laundry business and live in Salem with their 5 children.





Endorsements

"Mike Downing’s extensive experience in law enforcement, his service in the legislature and his small business background are a perfect fit to manage and lead the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office."
– John E. Lyons, Jr, Portsmouth, NH

"I've known Mike for more than 30 years, and he has always been a man who serves with honor and distinction. He is the right man for the important job of Sheriff of Rockingham County."
–Gene Bryant, Salem, NH

"While serving in the legislature with Mike I can say plainly: Mike is a gentleman and a fiscal conservative. There is no question, he will work hard to ensure that your tax dollars are spent wisely." –State Representative Margaret Crisler, Windham, NH


Paid for by Friends of Mike Downing, Mike Carney, Fiscal Agent