
John Adams
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Adams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Sec. of State
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Edison Community College, Piqua, OH, 1988
Mesa Community College, San Diego, CA, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, SEAL, 4.5
ITT Technical Institute, HVAC, 4
AFFILIATIONS
NFIB State Council, Board Member, United Way of Shelby County
Board Member, United Way of Shelby County, Campaign Chairman
Shelby County Heart Asso., Board President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ohio House of Representatives, 8
Leadership, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2014
|83%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Ohio Liberty Ballot
Ohio Value Voters
*Totally Engaged Americans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ohio Value Voters
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Donald Trump (2019)
Jim Jordan (2020)
John Kasich (2010)
Josh Mandel (2021)
Keith Faber (2007)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)
All Children Matter PAC (2006)
Buckeye Firearms (2008)
Candice Keller (2021)
Cliff Rosenberger (2012)
Craig Newbold (2010)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2010)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would implement a phase out of the personal income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would prioritize our budget, eliminate programs with a 10% real spending reduction each year for four years
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
In America, there are no circumstances.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance should any body or person require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The policies that President Trump implemented during his term worked and should continue.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow our immigration laws regardless of age. Those who entered illegally need to return to the back of the line and enter legally.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
It is imperative that we fight and maintain what the Founders created for this nation. At every level of government, on each policy we put God in the public square. With God, all things are possible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
1. Only one way to vote, a government photo I.D. 2. Paper ballots only. 3. One day voting. 4. A medical reason to vote absentee. 5. IF machines are to be used, they SHALL not have any linkage hardware/software to the internet. 6. No drop boxes.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
"Governments first duty is to protect the people not run their lives". - RR.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Our current SOS calls himself a "conservative". Compared to a democrat, that would be true.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Do a internet search for State Representative John Adams, my record is documented.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Read our Voter Guide on your phone, each line is documented. THROW AWAY the GOP slate-cards, do your homework and spread the good word. This is a "voter campaign." It's in your hands.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions with accordance to our Constitution.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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