Donald Fowler
American politician (1935–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Don Fowler, see Don Fowler (disambiguation).
Donald L. Fowler (September 12, 1935 – December 15, 2020) was an American political scientist, professor, and political operative who served as National Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from 1995 to 1997, alongside Chris Dodd as General Chairman during this same period.[3]
Quick Facts National Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Preceded by ...
Donald Fowler | |
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National Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office January 21, 1995 – January 21, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Debra DeLee (Chair) |
Succeeded by | Steve Grossman |
Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party | |
In office 1971–1980 | |
Preceded by | Harry Lightsey[1] |
Succeeded by | William Dorn[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-09-12)September 12, 1935 Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | December 15, 2020(2020-12-15) (aged 85) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Septima Twyford Briggs Carol Fowler |
Education | Wofford College (BA) University of Kentucky (MA, PhD) |
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Fowler was a political science professor and businessman from South Carolina who spent most of his adult life in various Democratic Party roles, including state party executive director, state party chair, and CEO of the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta.[4]