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Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery, who has suffered two strokes this year, will retire on September 30, his office announced Tuesday.

According to the treasurers office, Lowery’s daughter, Erin Lowery, said her father was surrounded by family and went peacefully. Lowery announced Tuesday his plans to retire Sept. 30.

The Office of Treasurer of State of Arkansas confirmed that Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery passed away at age 66 Wednesday.

The Office of Treasurer of State of Arkansas confirmed that Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery passed away at age 66 Wednesday.

Lowery’s decision to retire comes after a series of medical events this year, and the state treasury will continue to be run by Chief of Staff Stephen Bright and Deputy Treasurer Eric Munson until Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints a replacement, the treasurers office said in a news release. He is 67.

A statement from Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery’s office confirmed his retirement effective Sept. 30 due to health issues.

The Office of Treasurer of State of Arkansas made an announcement that Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery will retire in September.

The Office of Treasurer of State of Arkansas made an announcement that Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery will retire in September.

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Arkansas state treasurer Mark Lowery has been hospitalized after suffering a second stroke. Lowery, who's 66 years old, suffered his first stroke in March.