Mark Lowery

Mark Lowery

Republican Party

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 39

Successor: Wayne Long

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Arkansas Treasurer

Successor: Larry Walther

Predecessor: Dennis Milligan

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Education

Graduate

University of Arkansas, 2000

Personal

Profession

Business owner

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Mark Lowery (Republican Party) was the Arkansas Treasurer. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. He left office on July 26, 2023.

Lowery (Republican Party) ran for election for Arkansas Treasurer. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Lowery also ran for election for Arkansas Secretary of State. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

Lowrey served as State Representative for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 from 2013-2023. In 2017, Lowery sponsored a law that reinstated a requirement that voters show photo identification before voting. The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down an earlier version of a photo identification law but in 2018 upheld Lowery’s revision.

Lowery died on July 26, 2023.

Biography

Mark Lowery earned a master's degree in communication from the University of Arkansas in 2000. Lowery's career experience includes owning Lowery Communication and Management and working as a lecturer with the University of Central Arkansas and the executive director of NAIFA - Arkansas. He has served on the board of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Elections

2022

Arkansas Treasurer

See also: Arkansas Treasurer election, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas Treasurer

Mark Lowery defeated Pam Whitaker in the general election for Arkansas Treasurer on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Lowery (R)	66.3	592,634
		Pam Whitaker (D)	33.7	301,600

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 894,234
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Pam Whitaker advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas Treasurer.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas Treasurer

Mark Lowery defeated Mathew Pitsch in the Republican primary for Arkansas Treasurer on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Lowery	74.8	239,360
		Mathew Pitsch	25.2	80,565

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 319,925
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Arkansas Secretary of State

See also: Arkansas Secretary of State election, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas Secretary of State

Incumbent John Thurston defeated Anna Beth Gorman in the general election for Arkansas Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Thurston (R)	67.0	600,194
		Anna Beth Gorman (D)	33.0	294,970

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 895,164
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas Secretary of State

Anna Beth Gorman defeated Joshua Price in the Democratic primary for Arkansas Secretary of State on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anna Beth Gorman	58.6	52,762
		Joshua Price	41.4	37,280

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,042
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas Secretary of State

Incumbent John Thurston defeated Eddie Joe Williams in the Republican primary for Arkansas Secretary of State on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Thurston	72.1	236,974
		Eddie Joe Williams	27.9	91,721

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 328,695
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mark Lowery (R)

2020

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Mark Lowery defeated Kayla Applegate in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Lowery (R)	52.9	7,838
		Kayla Applegate (D)	47.1	6,966

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,804
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kayla Applegate advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Lowery advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39.

2018

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Mark Lowery defeated Monica Ball in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Lowery (R)	54.4	6,069
		Monica Ball (D)	45.6	5,082

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,151 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39

Monica Ball defeated Joshua Price in the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monica Ball	67.1	1,017
		Joshua Price	32.9	498

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,515
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Mark Lowery advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Mark Lowery

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2016

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.

The reason for the low competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties. Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win the state Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.

Ballotpedia spoke to political analyst Richard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.

The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.

Incumbent Mark Lowery defeated Bill Rahn in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 general election.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark Lowery Incumbent	54.04%	7,318
	Democratic	Bill Rahn	45.96%	6,223
Total Votes				13,541
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Bill Rahn ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 Democratic Primary.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Bill Rahn  (unopposed)

Incumbent Mark Lowery ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 Republican Primary.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Mark Lowery Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Mark Lowery was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

Lowery ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39. Lowery defeated Joshua Clausen in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Kelly Halstead (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark Lowery	52.4%	6,687
	Democratic	Kelly Halstead	47.6%	6,071
Total Votes				12,758

Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mark Lowery	50.3%	806
Joshua Clausen	49.7%	797
Total Votes		1,603

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Lowery did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Mark Lowery did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Lowery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lowery's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Continue my work in ensuring that public education funding is directed to student improvement and not to school district fund balances. Strengthen the rights of fathers in custody arrangements of minor children. Broaden the availability of school choice options to families throughout the state of Arkansas.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about education - both at the k-12 level and higher education.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I greatly respect the political leadership and demeanor of Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah. I have always admired his ability to remain calm during intense political battles.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a photographer and sports writer for the Jacksonville Daily News and Sherwood Voice.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is "The Shack" because it so clearly demonstrates - in a fictional approach - the grace and mercy of God.

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Issues

ESG

See also: Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), State financial officer stances on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)

Environmental, social, and corporate governance
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Lowery took positions opposing environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), an approach to investing and corporate decision-making.

State financial officers, including treasurers, auditors, and controllers, are responsible for auditing other government offices, managing payroll, and overseeing pensions. In some states, certain SFOs are also responsible for investing state retirement and trust funds.

Lowery said, “We have to be careful to not invest in this ESG. I don’t know if you are familiar with it, but you can only invest in companies that are environmentally, socially, or globally competent. We need to invest in companies that are making the best return for the state of Arkansas. I pledge to you that I will do that.”

Removal of state funds from BlackRock (March 2022)

In March 2022, Arkansas State Treasurer Dennis Milligan (R) announced he was removing $125 million in Arkansas state-managed investments from BlackRock, an asset management firm. A representative for Milligan cited BlackRock’s reliance on ESG factors in its investment strategy as the reason for the state’s disinvestment.

Lowery endorsed Milligan’s decision, saying: “I congratulate Treasurer Dennis Milligan in disinvesting Arkansas from any BlackRock investments after revelation of their ties to the Communist Chinese military."

Campaign finance summary

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Mark Lowery campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Arkansas Treasurer	Won general	$75,049	$80,282
2020	Arkansas House of Representatives District 39	Won general	$43,800	N/A**
2018	Arkansas House of Representatives District 39	Won general	$42,840	N/A**
2016	Arkansas House of Representatives, District 39	Won	$52,543	N/A**
2014	Arkansas State House, District 39	Won	$20,900	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State House, District 39	Won	$47,554	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.

• National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15. Arkansas Farm Bureau Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues with "a focus on small business." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. Arkansas Citizen's First Congress Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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2013

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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17. Advance Arkansas Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on the principles the organization seeks to promote, which the Advance Arkansas Institute lists as "free markets, individual liberty and limited transparent government." Arkansas Citizen's First Congress Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important. Arkansas Learns Legislators are scored on the bills specifically supported by Arkansas Learns. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Lowery was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• House Insurance and Commerce Committee, Chair
• Joint Performance Review Committee
• Legislative Council

2019-2020

Lowery was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Council
• Joint Performance Review Committee
• House Education Committee
• House Insurance and Commerce Committee, Chairperson

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lowery served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Insurance and Commerce
• Rules
• Legislative Council, Vice chair

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lowery served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2013
• Joint Performance Review
• Education
• City, County and Local Affairs

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Political offices
Preceded by Dennis Milligan (R)	Arkansas Treasurer 2023-2023	Succeeded by Larry Walther (R)
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 39 2013-2023	Succeeded by Wayne Long (R)