With Lowassas political influence, opposition parties, CHADEMA earned 70 seats in parliament compared to 48 in 2010, while the Civic United Front (CUF), also a member of UKAWA, earned 45 seats compared to 36.
Kutokana na ushawishi wa kisiasa aliokuwa nao Lowassa, vyama vya upinzani kama, CHADEMA kilivuna viti 70 vya ubunge ukilinganisha na viti 48 vya mwaka 2010, wakati Chama cha wananchi (CUF), pia kikiwa mwanachama wa UKAWA kilipata viti 45 ukilinganisha na 36.