Fowler was acclaimed to the Manitoba legislature for the South Brandon riding following a by-election on 20 November 1897. He was re-elected in the 1899 general provincial election and remained in provincial office until 1903. After leaving provincial office, he became a city alderman in 1908 where he supported restrictions on trade unions. He was acclaimed Mayor on 20 June 1922, 11 days after Edward Parnell died in office. Fowler served as Mayor for the remainder of that year.
