 At the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election Dow stood for the SNP in the Dunfermline East constituency coming second with 28.5% of the vote an increase of 10.1% on the 2003 election and securing the highest vote share achieved by the SNP in the constituency.During season 2008/09 Dow served on the Board of Cowdenbeath Football Club in the joint role of Club Secretary and Media Officer.In the 2011 Scottish Parliament Elections Dow was 8th on the SNP Regional List for Mid-Scotland and Fife but failed to be elected.