Draft:Josh Lowry
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Joshua R. Lowry (born October 3rd, 1984)[1] is an American attorney,[2][3][4] politician, and former professional wrestler,[1] who is currently serving as Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party since 2025.[5] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a Deputy Attorney General of Indiana from 2015 to 2020.[6] In wrestling, Lowry was best known for his time in Ohio Valley Wrestling.
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October 3, 1984
Indiana University Bloomington (JD)
Josh Lowry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joshua R. Lowry October 3, 1984 Martinsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Indiana University Bloomington (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (JD) |
| Occupations | Attorney, politician, former professional wrestler |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alexis Lowry |
| Deputy Attorney General of Indiana[note 1] | |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jocelyn Vare |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Billed from | Martinsville, Indiana |
| Trained by | Danny Davis |
| Debut | April 16, 2008 |
| Retired | April 17, 2009 |
Early Life and Education
Josh Lowry was born in October 3rd, 1984 in Martinsville, Indiana[7][1][8] to Kevin and Bridget Lowry.[9] Lowry attended and graduated from Martinsville High School.[2] He attended Indiana University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, exercise, and nutrition science in 2007.[6] In 2009, Lowry moved to Westfield, Indiana.[7][8] He later earned a Juris Doctorate from the same university in 2015.[10][11]
Professional Wrestling Career
Lowry competed as a professional wrestler from 2008 to 2009. During his wrestling career, he performed for Ohio Valley Wrestling and the broader independent circuit. While in OVW, Lowry held the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on one occasion alongside Darriel Kerry.[1][12]
Legal Career
Lowry is an attorney whose legal career has focused on constitutional and civil litigation.[13][14]
From 2015 to 2020, he served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Indiana Attorney General,[15] where he defended state agencies including the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Indiana State Police.[16][7] During his tenure, he practiced constitutional law, conducted jury trials, and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.[16]
After leaving the Attorney General’s Office, Lowry worked in private practice. He was an attorney with the Paganelli Law Group from 2020 to 2023 before joining Kopka Pinkus Dolin in 2023,[6] where his work has focused on defending public entities, government agencies, and their officers. His legal experience includes conducting numerous depositions, oral arguments, and trial proceedings.[3]
Political Career
2022 campaign for Indiana State Senate
In 2022, Lowry ran for the Indiana State Senate in District 21[17][2] but was defeated by incumbent Republican James R. Buck.[18][19][2]
2024 campaign for Indiana State House
In 2024, he ran for the Indiana House of Representatives in District 24,[4][6][7][10][11][13][16][20] but lost to former Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith by approximately 12 percentage points.[2][21]
Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair (2025-)
In 2025, Lowry was elected Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, succeeding former Fishers City Councilor Jocelyn Vare.[5]
During a town hall in Westfield, Indiana, Lowry led a protest against Representative. Victoria Spartz, criticizing her handling of federal government service cuts and immigration policies.[22][23][24]
Personal Life
Lowry is married to fellow political candidate Alexis Lowry, whom he met at Indiana University. The couple resides in Westfield, Indiana. They are foster parents and have fostered 12 children, four of whom they have adopted.[8]
Accomplishments
Notes
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