J. Adam Lowe (born January 8, 1981)[1] is an American Republican politician who serves as the senator for Tennessee's 1st Senate district. The district currently includes most of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea Counties, and was previously numbered as District 9 prior to the 2020 United States redistricting cycle.
Adam Lowe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Southerland (redistricting) |
| Member of Bradley County Commission from the 3rd district | |
| In office 2010–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1981 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rachel Lowe |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Lee University (BA) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (MPA) University of Tennessee (PhD) |
Biography edit
J. Adam Lowe served on the Bradley County Commission for District 3 from 2010 to 2014. In October 13, Lowe announced his intent to run for Tennessee House of Representatives District 22 after then-incumbent Eric Watson announced his intent to vacate the seat to run for Bradley County Sheriff.[2] He was defeated by Dan Howell, receiving 2,017 votes, or 42.6% of the total.[3] He served as a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention.[4]
In January 2022, announced his intent to run for then-State Senate District 9, which was being vacated by Mike Bell.[5] He won the August 4 primary with 53% of the vote, or 9,651 total votes, defeating then-24th District State Representative Mark Hall.[6] He defeated Democrat Patricia Waters in the general election on November 8.[7]
Lowe is married to Rachel and has four children. He attended Lee University and the University of Tennessee.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Senator Adam Lowe". capitol.tn.gov. Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "Bradley County Commission Vice Chairman Adam Lowe To Seek Tennessee House Seat". The Chattanoogan. October 15, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Dan Howell wins District 22 House seat". Chattanooga Times Free Press. August 8, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ Ebert, Joel (July 18, 2016). "Quick facts: Tennessee's delegation in Cleveland". The Tennessean. Nashville. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ <"J. Adam Lowe Enters Race For Tennessee Senate To Replace Retiring Mike Bell". The Chattanoogan. January 12, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "State of Tennessee August 4, 2022 Republican Primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. September 1, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Siniard, Tim (November 10, 2022). "Lowe glides to state Senate seat". Cleveland Daily Banner. Retrieved November 10, 2022.