Adam Stockford

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Adam Stockford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 58


Incumbent

No


Links

Adam Stockford websitesAdam Stockford phones Adam Stockford emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Hillsdale College, Hilllsdale, Politics, 2015

Jackson College, Jackson, Criminal Justice, 2012

WORK & MILITARY

Certified Staffing Professional, American Staffing Association, 2019

AFFILIATIONS

Michigan Masons, Senior Deacon, Share the Warmth

Volunteer, Kings Kupboard Food Pantry, Volunteer

Salvation Army, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor, City of Hillsdale, 3

Councilman, City of Hillsdale, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Disagree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the mothers life is in danger.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

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

Grant funding, public university funding


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state is a restriction on government, not religion. It means government should not interfere with individuals or organizations religious beliefs or practices


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Competition is the key to providing healthcare coverage. As with most issues, the absence of government interference would naturally allow the free market to dictate. Since health care is something everyone needs, the market is available to everyone. With the elimination of restrictions and mandates, the market will align to what individuals can afford.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the United States, as long as they use the legal avenues available to them. If they break immigration laws, they should be blackballed from reentering


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

A Christian who believes in free will


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Holding a degree in politics from Hillsdale College and precious experience as the Chief Executive Officer of a City, combined with years working in business development and workforce development in nearly every industry, and every sized business, I am qualified to hold office, understand the nuances of government, as well as the effects of government on business and individuals.

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

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

None


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Policy putting money and authority back into the hands of local government, school boards, etc Policy targeting workers compensation insurance allowing Michigan to be more competitive with other states Policy that targets infrastructure repair and maintenance

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

Racism is not a threat to domestic security.

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