Introduction
Samuel E. Low (born 1970) is an American businessman and member of the Washington State House of Representatives, representing the 39th district.
Early life and career
After graduation from Maranatha Baptist University with a degree in theology, Low operated a painting business in Lake Stevens for 10 years.
Political career
Low was elected to represent District 5 on the Snohomish County Council in 2016. Prior to his election to the Snohomish County Council, he was a member of the Lake Stevens city council and had served as Council President and Mayor Pro Tem.
Low was initially elected to complete the term of Dave Somers, who had been elected as County Executive, by defeating appointed councilman and former state representative Hans Dunshee. He was elected to a full term of his own in November 2017. As a councilmember, Low served as chair of Washington state's Transportation Improvement Board.
Low was elected to the Washington House of Representatives on November 8, 2022, to represent the 39th district.
Censureship
On February 27, 2024, the Skagit County Republican Party Central Committee voted unanimously to formally Censure 39th legislative district State Representatives Sam Low and Carolyn Eslick for their sponsorship and voting for SHB 2368. A then proposed law by the Washington State Legislature that authorized the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to coordinate statewide efforts to assist immigrants and refugees with appropriated tax-payer funds and services. Skagit County Republicans believed that SHB 2368 would increase pressure on housing, healthcare, schools and would increase the potential for violence, crime, and deadly drug distribution, including Fentanyl; contributing to the degradation of Washington state. Additionally, the Skagit County Republican Party cited the conflict that SHB 2368 had with Republican and Conservative principles, and the Skagit County Republican Party platform.
Personal life
Low lives in Lake Stevens with his wife Mariah.
Electoral history
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Sam Low | 4,187 | 97.67 | |
| Write-in | 100 | 2.33 | ||
| Total votes | 4,287 | 100.00% | ||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Low | 36,933 | 52.38 | ||
| Democratic | Hans Dunshee (incumbent) | 33,494 | 47.50 | ||
| Write-in | 88 | 0.12 | |||
| Total votes | 70,515 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
2017
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Low (incumbent) | 18,079 | 57.51 | ||
| Democratic | Kristin Kelly | 13,254 | 42.16 | ||
| Write-in | 103 | 0.33 | |||
| Total votes | 31,436 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2021
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Low (incumbent) | 25,381 | 60.59 | ||
| Democratic | Brandy Donaghy | 16,474 | 39.33 | ||
| Write-in | 33 | 0.08 | |||
| Total votes | 41,888 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Sutherland (incumbent) | 8,964 | 31.84 | |
| Republican | Sam Low | 8,241 | 29.27 | |
| Democratic | Claus Joens | 6,254 | 22.21 | |
| Democratic | Karl de Jong | 4,653 | 16.53 | |
| Write-in | 41 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 28,153 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Low | 24,838 | 56.27 | ||
| Republican | Robert Sutherland (incumbent) | 17,819 | 40.37 | ||
| Write-in | 1,484 | 3.36 | |||
| Total votes | 44,141 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||