Rep. Lowe resigns from State House to take County Commission seat

State Rep. Jason Lowe (D-OKC) is the third member of the State House to resign to take a new position since the November election. Mark Vancuren (R-Owasso) stepped down in December to work as a deputy county commissioner in Tulsa County, Amanda Swope (D-Tulsa) in January to take a position under the new Tulsa mayor, and Lowe is resigning because he won a special election for Oklahoma County Commissioner on April 1st.

Lowe announces departure from legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 7th) – Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, announced his resignation from the Oklahoma Legislature on April 7th. 

“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve the great residents of House District 97,” Lowe said. “I’m thankful to have been elected to serve you and to serve alongside my esteemed colleagues of the legislature. I want to thank my colleagues for all of their support and insight they’ve given me over the years.”

Lowe was the first African American attorney from District 97 to be appointed to the House Judiciary Committee. He served in the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus and as a Chairman of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus. During his time in the legislature, he has worked to host the three annual Black History Day celebrations at the Oklahoma Capitol.

House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, extended her gratitude for Lowe’s service to House District 97.

“I am grateful to have gotten to serve alongside Rep. Lowe during his time in the House of Representatives,” Leader Munson said. “He has worked hard to be a voice for his constituents in Oklahoma City and I trust he will continue to serve Oklahomans well in his new capacity as County Commissioner. As a longtime advocate and vocal voice on criminal justice reform, I know he will take that same passion to Oklahoma County. He will be missed at the Capitol, but I know his service to Oklahomans will be long-lasting.”

Lowe’s resignation will be effective Monday, April 7, 2025, at 4 p.m.