Lowell Mayor Chris Moore announced Monday that he will seek a third term in office, posting his intention on Facebook ahead of the city’s filing deadline.
Moore, 41, has served as mayor since 2018 and was reelected in 2022. In his post, he cited a mix of personal and civic values—service, family, and community—as guiding principles during his time in office and as motivation to run again. He and his wife, Katie, have three children: Eleanor, Foster, and Amelia.
“I care deeply about Lowell,” Moore wrote. “I want to continue working to keep our city moving forward with steady leadership, responsible growth, and a focus on the future.”
Moore’s tenure has coincided with a period of steady population growth and infrastructure development in Lowell, which sits in Benton County just north of Rogers. The city has added several new residential developments and commercial projects over the past six years, including portions of the Dixieland Road extension near J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, a project that broke ground in 2019.
In his social media post, Moore identified himself as a Navy veteran, small business owner, and longtime Arkansas resident. He and his wife have been married for 20 years.
Lowell’s city government operates under a mayor-council system, with the mayor serving as the presiding officer of the city council and playing a key role in setting policy and managing city services. The city’s budget for fiscal year 2025 was just over $20 million, with major expenditures directed toward public safety, infrastructure, and parks and recreation.
Moore’s previous campaigns focused on controlled growth, transparency in local government, and maintaining the city’s rural character while accommodating new residents. During his first term, the city completed a new municipal complex that consolidated city hall and police department operations. In his second term, Lowell began work on a long-term plan for water and sewer system upgrades.
Some residents have expressed concerns about the pace of development in recent years. Moore has advocated for measured expansion, emphasizing that new growth should be supported by adequate infrastructure and aligned with community needs. In a 2023 interview with the NWA Democrat-Gazette, he said Lowell’s advantage lies in its proximity to larger employers while still offering a quieter, small-town feel.
Lowell’s population was estimated at just over 11,000 in 2023, up from fewer than 8,000 in 2010. The city has seen an influx of families and young professionals drawn by relatively affordable housing and access to jobs in nearby Bentonville and Rogers. The median household income in Lowell exceeds $68,000, according to recent U.S. Census estimates.
Moore’s decision to run for a third term comes as several other local officials in Northwest Arkansas are also preparing for reelection bids. In neighboring communities like Bentonville and Springdale, mayoral and city council races are expected to take shape over the coming months.
The city of Lowell will hold its general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Candidates must file for office by June 3, 2026.
Source: NWA Democrat Gazette
