Lowell Andre Reynolds is running as an Independent for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Reynolds, a Nashville resident and music industry professional, said he is running to bring independent leadership to Washington. He said in his Ballotpedia response that he is "not running to serve a political party or special interest" but "to represent the people."
Three other candidates are in the race: Matt Van Epps (Republican), Darden Hunter Copeland (Democratic) and Andrew J. Koontz (Independent), according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Name: Lowell Andre Reynolds
- Party: Independent
- Residence: Nashville, Tennessee
- Family: Married to his high school sweetheart; father of two sons, according to his campaign website
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business; juris doctor in progress at Syracuse University College of Law, according to his campaign website
Experience and public service
Reynolds has worked as a music producer and audio engineer, according to his Ballotpedia profile. He said on his campaign website that his career in the music industry earned him a Grammy Statuette for his engineering along with several other professional honors.
Reynolds said he is the son of a small business owner and learned early the value of hard work and personal responsibility.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Reynolds' responses on Ballotpedia and his campaign website. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.
Working families and small businesses: Reynolds said his business background and music industry experience give him insight into pressures facing workers, entrepreneurs and families. He said he supports policies that reduce unnecessary burdens, encourage small business growth, protect fair competition and help working families build stability.
Constitutional accountability: Reynolds said Congress has surrendered too much power to the executive branch and avoided hard decisions. He said Congress must reclaim its constitutional role, defend the separation of powers and protect individual rights.
Independent leadership: Reynolds said Washington is broken because too many politicians put party loyalty ahead of constitutional duty and common sense. He said he would listen to all sides and focus on solutions that serve the district.
Government reform: Reynolds said he wants to fight for constitutional government and restore balance in Washington by putting power back with the people, according to his BallotReady questionnaire response.
Candidate responses were drawn from Lowell Reynolds' campaign website, his Ballotpedia profile and his BallotReady questionnaire response. The Hendersonville Register did not interview the candidate. This profile is part of the Register's 2026 election coverage and does not constitute an endorsement.
