

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
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)
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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