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J. Adam Lowe
Current office and 2026 campaign
J. Adam Lowe is a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate representing District 1, having assumed office on November 8, 2022 1. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 1. The district encompasses Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea counties 4.
Lowe announced his candidacy for re-election in October 2025 at a fundraising event in McMinn County 5. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's March 10, 2026, deadline 2. Lowe is running in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. His campaign website describes him as having carried legislation supporting conservative government and notes praise from the American Conservative Union for "conservative achievement" 4.
Background and education
J. Adam Lowe was born on January 8, 1981 3. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lee University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville 13.
Career
J. Adam Lowe holds a B.A. in psychology and human development from Lee University, an M.P.A. in public administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville 17. Prior to his legislative career, he worked as an adjunct professor and served as a director at Education Strategy Group (ESG), where he led projects on postsecondary enrollment strategies and provided policy advising on K-12 and higher education alignment starting in 2018 10. He also operated as a local business owner and talk-radio host 69.
Lowe served as a commissioner for Bradley County’s 4th district from 2010 to 2014, holding the positions of vice chairman and chairman of education during his tenure 37. He previously sought the Tennessee House seat for District 22 in 2013 but lost that primary race to Mark Hall, who later became his opponent in the 2022 Senate primary 811.
Office history
J. Adam Lowe served on the Bradley County Commission from the 4th district from 2010 to 2014 3. He was elected to the Tennessee State Senate representing District 1 and assumed office on November 8, 2022, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 1. District 1 comprises Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea counties 4. Lowe succeeded Steve Southerland, whose seat was affected by redistricting 3. He serves on various legislative committees 4.
Lowe is currently the incumbent running for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate in 2026 1. He announced his candidacy for a second term in October 2025 5. Lowe qualified for the ballot and appears on the Republican primary election list scheduled for August 6, 2026 2.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Senator Lowe serves on the Tennessee State Senate committees for Education and Labor 4. During his tenure, he has sponsored legislation aimed at battling distributors of fentanyl and catalyzing education reform 4. He also supports measures promoting state sovereignty 4.
The American Conservative Union has praised Senator Lowe for his "conservative achievement" 4. On his campaign website, he self-describes as having carried and supported legislation supporting conservative government and states that he has championed the Trump agenda in the state 4.
Family
Lowe is married to Rachel Lowe and they have four children 3.