Jason Lowe, the Democratic incumbent for Oklahoma County Commission District 1, is running for a full term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Lowe, a criminal defense attorney from Oklahoma City, became the first African American male to hold the District 1 commissioner seat, according to the Oklahoma County website. He was elected on April 1, 2025, with 85% of the vote.
Before joining the commission, Lowe served as a state representative for District 97 from 2016 to 2025, according to Ballotpedia. He was the first African American attorney from District 97 appointed to the House Judiciary Committee, according to his legislative biography.
Candidate information
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: Oklahoma County Commission, District 1
- Hometown: Oklahoma City
- Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, Virginia State University; juris doctor, Oklahoma City University
- Profession: Attorney, Lowe Law Firm (offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, since 2009)
Experience and public service
Lowe has held elected office at both the state and county levels. He represented District 97 in the Oklahoma House from 2016 to 2025. During that time he chaired the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus and served as minority caucus secretary for the House Democratic Caucus, according to his legislative biography.
In the community, Lowe said he hosts an annual Family Fun Day, a nonprofit charity he said has provided more than 10,000 families with free school supplies, health screenings and haircuts. He also founded the Know Your Rights forum, which he said educates Oklahomans on legal matters, and the Triple E Youth Initiative, a program he said provides $500 monthly to local churches to help empower, encourage and educate teens.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Lowe's responses on BallotReady and Ballotpedia questionnaires.
Infrastructure and transportation: Lowe said District 1 has more than 200 miles of roads. He said he is committed to regular maintenance, timely repairs and safety enhancements for drivers and cyclists. He also said he will work to expand bus services to improve public transportation access.
Economy: Lowe said he is committed to supporting small businesses and stimulating local economic development. He said he believes economic growth is essential to improving public safety, infrastructure and quality of life.
Criminal justice and public safety: Lowe said he supports responsible policing and rehabilitation over incarceration for nonviolent offenders. He said he has advocated for increased educational funding for public schools and historically Black colleges and universities such as Langston University.
Healthcare and mental health: Lowe said mental health and addiction treatment should be readily available to all residents. He said a comprehensive mental healthcare facility "should be the centerpiece of the new county detention center." He said the county should provide better alternatives to incarceration for residents in crisis. The current detention center, he said, is not suitable for the most vulnerable residents.
Candidate responses were collected through BallotReady and Ballotpedia questionnaires. The Oklahoma City Ledger presents these positions as stated by the candidate.
