Dow Constantine was appointed to the King County Council in January 2002, and has won election to the office three times—in November of 2002, 2003, and 2005. The Eighth County Council District includes the communities of West Seattle, North Highline, Vashon/Maury Islands, Burien, Normandy Park, SoDo, the International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square, East Beacon Hill, and portions of the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila.

A Seattle native, Dow graduated from West Seattle High School and the University of Washington. He received UW post-graduate degrees in law (1989) and urban planning (1992).

Dow became interested in politics at an early age and in college served as a legislative intern to the 34th District State Sen. Phil Talmadge. After graduation he practiced law and worked on a number of community projects. While helping with efforts to preserve open space, he first worked with a young County Councilmember by the name of Greg Nickels.