However, Bowie served as a member of the State constitutional convention in 1851, as member of the judicial committee assisting in framing the State's new constitution, and as presidential elector on the Whig ticket in 1852.
During his career, Bowie held several prominent roles. He served as a member of the State constitutional convention in 1851, participated in drafting the state's new constitution by serving on the judicial committee, and was a presidential elector for the Whig party in 1852.