Michael G. Adams

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael G. Adams


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

Sec. of State


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Michael G. Adams websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, JD, 2001

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, BA, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman LLC, Partner, 7

Dinsmore & Shohl, Partner, 4

Republican Governors Association, Counsel, 12

U.S. Dept. of Justice, Counsel to Deputy A.G., 1

AFFILIATIONS

First Christian Church of Louisville, Former Board Member (term-limited), Mayan Families

Contributor, National Right to Life Committee, Contributor

National Rifle Association, Member, Leadership Institute

Contributor, Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, Contributor

Animal Care Society, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Secretary of State, 3

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRTL)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Kentucky Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Andy Barr (2018)

Mitch McConnell (2008)

Rand Paul (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (45)

Amanda Mays Bledsoe (2019)

Bill Ferko (2019)

BrettPac (2019)

Calen Studler (2019)

Carl Nett (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Tim Montgomery (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

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QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

life of the mother

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


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

none


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

n/a

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


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.

n/a

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

n/a


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

n/a

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

n/a

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

n/a


EDUCATION

Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?

Yes


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Did not answer

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

Did not answer

The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Did not answer


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

lifelong, active Christian

Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Did not answer

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer


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.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer

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