Gary McDowell
 Gary J. McDowell (born 1952) is a U.S. politician from the state of Michigan. He was elected to three two-year terms in the Michigan House of Representatives and served from January 1 2005 until January 1 2011. In 2010 and 2012 he was the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 1st congressional district against Republican Dan Benishek. Prior to serving in the Michigan House of Representatives McDowell was a member of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners for 22 years.