John Lowery (politician)
John Lowery | |
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John Lowery in 2025 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office October 17, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jarrod Lowery |
| Chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Godwin Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Jarrod (brother) |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BA, MA) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MPA) |
John L. Lowery is an American politician who has served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for North Carolina's 47th House district since 2025 and as chair of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina since January 2022. A member of the Republican Party, he succeeded his brother Jarrod Lowery.
Early life and education
Lowery was born and raised in Robeson County, North Carolina, and is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He graduated from University of North Carolina Pembroke with a bachelor's degree in political science and American Indian studies and from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a master's degree in public administration. After graduating, he worked as a public schools teacher.[1]
Political career
On January 6, 2022, Lowery was sworn in as Chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.[2] He won re-election in 2024.[3]
On October 7, 2025, Jarrod Lowery resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives and the Robeson County Republican Party Executive Committee selected John Lowery as his replacement.[1] He was sworn in on October 17, 2025.[4]
References
- ^ a b "John Lowery picked to replace Jarrod Lowery in state house". www.robesonian.com. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "Lumbee Tribal Chairman Godwin and Chairman-Elect Lowery Travel to Washington".
- ^ "Lumbee leader to join North Carolina statehouse as tribe's federal recognition push gains attention". AP News. October 8, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ Colville, Juliet (October 18, 2025). "Lumbee Chairman sworn in as state representative for N.C. House District 47". wpde.com. Retrieved November 7, 2025.