An Oklahoma legislator stepped down to fill an empty seat as a County Commissioner. Jason Lowe, born on February 20, 1974, is a distinguished American attorney and politician who has dedicated his career to public service and justice.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia State University and a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. In 2009, Lowe foundedTheLoweLawFirm, with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, focusing on criminal defense law.
In 2016, Lowe was elected to represent the 97th district in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. During his tenure. He served in the 56ththrough59thOklahoma Legislatures and held the position of Minority Caucus SecretaryfromJanuary2019 to January 2023.
Notably, he was the first African American attorney from District 97 appointed to theHouseJudiciaryCommittee and served as chairman of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus. Lowe's legislative effortshavebeenmarked by a commitment to justice reform and community engagement.
He has advocated responsible policing, rehabilitation over incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders, and increased educational funding for public schools and historically black colleges and universities like Langston University. In 2021, he requested the U.S. Justice Department to intervene in the operations of the Oklahoma CountyDetentionCenter, highlighting his dedication to addressing systemic issues in the criminal justice system.
Beyond his legislative work, Lowe has initiated several community programs. His annual Family Fun Day has provided over 10,000 families with free school supplies, health screenings and haircuts. He also founded the 'Know Your Rights' forum to educate Oklahomans on legal matters and the Triple E Youth Initiative, which fundslocalyouthprogramsto empower and educate future leaders.
In December 2024, Lowe filed to run for the district 1 seat on the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners, following the resignation of Commissioner Carrie Blumert. He won the Democratic primary in February 2025 and secured the position in the April general election with over 85% of the vote. Throughout his career, Lowe has received accolades such as the 'John Green Community Service' Award from the Oklahoma City Association of Black Lawyers andthe'OutstandingService to the Public' award from the Oklahoma Bar Association, underscoring his unwavering dedication to justice and community service.