Mark Dale Lowery (March 28, 1957 – July 26, 2023) was an American politician.[1][2][3] He served as Treasurer of Arkansas from January to July 2023. He previously served as a Republican member for the 39th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[4]
Mark Lowery | |
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| Treasurer of Arkansas | |
| In office January 10, 2023 – July 26, 2023 | |
| Governor | Sarah Huckabee Sanders |
| Preceded by | Dennis Milligan |
| Succeeded by | Larry Walther |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tracy Steele |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Long |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Dale Lowery March 28, 1957 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2023 (aged 66) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Arkansas (BA, MA) |
Biography
editLowery graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the University of Arkansas.[4][5] From April 1994 to July 1995, Lowery was chief of staff to Mike Huckabee, then the lieutenant governor of Arkansas.[6]
In 2013, Lowery was elected for the 39th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[7][8] He assumed office on January 14, 2013, and served for ten years.[4] In the 2022 elections, Lowery announced that he would run for Secretary of State of Arkansas,[9] but changed his candidacy to run for Treasurer of Arkansas in 2022 election.[10] Lowery defeated Mathew Pitsch in the Republican Party primary election[11] and won the general election against Pam Whitaker, the Democratic Party nominee.[12]
Lowery's health had deteriorated through his year as treasurer. He had two strokes, one in March and a more severe one in June, and subsequently announced he would retire in September. However, he died at a hospital in Little Rock on July 26, 2023, at age 66.[13]
References
edit- ^ Glisovic, Marine (February 22, 2022). "Candidate for state treasurer has history of personal financial shortcomings". KATV. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Corasaniti, Nick; Epstein, Reid (June 19, 2021). "How Republican States Are Expanding Their Power Over Elections". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Herzog, Rachel (January 22, 2022). "Rep. Mark Lowery switches from secretary of state to treasurer's race". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Mark Lowery". Arkansas House of Representatives. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Get to Know the Candidates: The Race for Secretary of State — Rep. Mark Lowery". November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Aide to Lt. Governor resigns". The Daily World. Associated Press. July 6, 1995. p. 2. Retrieved July 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brantley, Max (October 20, 2012). "Ethics complaint against Mark Lowery moves forward". Arkansas Times. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Wickline, Michael (January 26, 2013). "Lowery fined $150 for late filings". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Wickline, Michael (July 1, 2021). "Lowery to run for secretary of state". www.arkansasonline.com. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ Herzog, Rachel (January 22, 2022). "Rep. Mark Lowery switches from secretary of state to treasurer's race". www.arkansasonline.com. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Maumelle's Mark Lowery wins Arkansas treasurer's race, overcoming questions about past financial troubles | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". May 26, 2022.
- ^ "Lowery wins Arkansas treasurer's race". November 8, 2022.
- ^ Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery dies at the age of 67
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