William Manning Lowe (June 12, 1842 – October 12, 1882) was an American politician and Confederate Civil War veteran who served the state of Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1879 and 1881 and in 1882.

During the American Civil War he enlisted in the Confederate States Army, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.

In a highly contentious recount that lasted over a year, Lowe successfully contested Wheeler's election and assumed the office on June 3, 1882.

Following Lowe's death, Wheeler won a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat and served the remaining weeks of the term.

[1] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress