Lowell Russell
Candidate for State Representative, 21st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired state trooper
- Lives in
- Vonore
Retired state trooper who has represented House District 21 since 2019 (111th-114th General Assemblies) and chairs the Civil Justice Subcommittee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored license suspensions for juveniles found guilty of bullying.In office
Prime sponsor of HB1025 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; took effect July 1, 2025. It covers harassment by bullying or cyberbullying.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Lowell Russell, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1025 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“requires suspension of a minor's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license for a period of one year”
Sponsored letting jails refuse arrestees needing emergency care.In office
Prime sponsor of HB1815 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; takes effect July 1, 2026.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Lowell Russell, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1815 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“authorizes a sheriff, jail administrator, or deputy jailer to refuse or delay acceptance into the jail of an arrestee”
Courts & justice
Sponsored civil immunity for officers injuring people later convicted.In office
Prime sponsor of HB1020 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted in 2025.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Lowell Russell, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1020 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“is immune from civil liability if at the time the damage or injury occurred, the person suffering the injury or damage was engaged in conduct”
All sources (7)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Loudon County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Sample Ballot: State and Federal General Election, City of Greenback, City of Lenoir City and City of Loudon Municipal Election, Loudon County, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Loudon County Election Commission (posted by the Tennessee Division of Elections) · tnsos.org
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Monroe County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Sample Ballot for Monroe County, State and Federal General Election held on November 3, 2026 (incl. Madisonville, Tellico Plains and Vonore municipal elections and the Madisonville sales tax referendum)
Election filing · Monroe County Election Commission · img1.wsimg.com
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Representative Lowell Russell, member page, Tennessee General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
- Legislation sponsored by Representative Lowell Russell, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
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