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J. Adam Lowe
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
J. Adam Lowe is seeking re-election as a Republican for Tennessee State Senate District 1 in the August 6, 2026 primary. He won the seat in 2022, defeating state Rep. Mark Hall in the Republican primary and Democrat Patricia Waters in the general election. District 1 covers Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea Counties in Southeast Tennessee.
Lowe is a conservative Republican and has focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and limiting government regulation. He is seeking a second term in 2026.
Background and education
Lowe was born on January 8, 1981. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee; a Master of Public Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Career
Lowe served on the Bradley County Commission for District 3 from 2010 to 2014. He became well known in the Chattanooga-area media market as a conservative talk radio host on Talk 101.3 FM's "Man Up America" program. He has also worked as an author and adjunct college professor. He entered the 2022 Senate race to replace the retiring Sen. Mike Bell and won the Republican primary, receiving 53 percent of the vote across all four counties in the district.
Family
He is married to Rachel and they have four children.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
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US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Lowe”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Lowe”and, if needed, select the applicable position.