Apr. 9, 2013: Elected to District 186 board of education from Subdistrict 2
Apr. 7, 2015: Reelected to District 186 board of education from Subdistrict 2
July 7, 2015: Defeated by Rob Mellon in a special Democratic primary for the 18th congressional seat
Early September 2018: Lopez is fired as a Country Financial agent after a client filed a complaint that he knowingly exerted unauthorized control over more than $1 million entrusted to him.
September 2018: Springfield Police Department open an investigation against Lopez and raid his home and office. The FBI later takes over the investigation.
Sept. 28, 2018: Lincoln Land Community College rescinds on an agreement to host Adam Lopez Basketball Tournament after allegations are made against Lopez