Adam Bartholomew
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Bartholomew
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 1 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
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ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Log Cabin Republicans of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Log Cabin Republicans of Washington
Snohomish County Republican Party
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Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
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?
Once there is a heartbeat a child should be protected by our constitutional right to life regardless of circumstance. Any discussion of abortion for any reason should be limited to before a heartbeat is present. The more medical science advances the earlier a baby can survive outside of the mothers womb. Mahatma Gandhi is reported to have once said that “the measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members." Unborn children are the most vulnerable among us and should be protected.
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?
Cutting the salaries of state representatives and other state employees should be the first order of business in a budget crisis. After that we need to take a hard look at the transportation and education departments in our state.
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.
Neutral
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?
This isn't mentioned in the constitution because our country's founders viewed religion based on the Bible as indispensable to the nation they were creating. What the constitution does say is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion of prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Our governors illegal restrictions on religious liberty are one of the reasons I decided to run for this office.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Ones healthcare typically requires the service of another. The service of others is not a human right. Government needs to get out of the way and allow the free market to work. We need to increase competition and encourage innovation. We should incentivize medical doctors to serve in low cost community clinics and healthcare programs in exchange for subsidized or forgiveness of student loans and education expenses.
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 who wants to follow our established immigration laws and wait in line like everyone else. Crossing the border illegally is against the law and our laws should be enforced.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, a husband, a father and an American. My family and I regularly attend services at our local community Christian church. We are raising our son to believe in personal responsibility, hard work and the American dream.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am not a politician and I have been working at the same company for 10 years. This isn't a left or right issue. All jobs are essential to our economy. Jay Inslee declared my position and may others to be "non-essential" forcing our business to shut down and then signed a controversial sex ed bill into law days later. This is why I stepped up to run for office. Our leaders in Olympia have lost touch with Washingtons working class families. Please help me stand against another lockdown. Thank you.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
After graduating high school I moved to Seattle and began my career in the auto industry. I have been working in a small business environment for nearly 20 years in the automotive industry as an accomplished sales marketing and personnel manager. In a time when our state government seems beholden to fortune 500 and big tech companies, I will stand up for small businesses and working families in Washington.
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?
I am not a politician. Our state founders never intended for our state government to become a full time career or vehicle for elected officials to enrich themselves and their families. We need to restore Washington State and reopen our economy. Please help me win this fight by liking my Facebook page facebook.com/adam4wa or contribute directly at www.adam4wa.com Thank you.
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Felons and other violent criminals should have restrictions on their ability to acquire guns. All other citizens have a right to a firearm as defined by the 2nd amendment of our constitution. Teachers who meet gun safety requirements and already have carry permits should be allowed to protect themselves and their students. We should encourage our citizens to learn gun safety and responsible gun ownership. Well armed neighbors make safe neighborhoods.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
I am running to Reopen Washington. We need to reopen our economy and limit Jay Inslee's, or any future governors, emergency powers over our economy. I would support legislation to restrict the governors emergency powers. I support cutting taxes license fees currently endured by small businesses and working families. I stand against any tax increase.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As a member of a mixed race marriage I can say racism does exist but its rare. The real threat is the media seeking to enflame racial tensions and divide Americans by skin color.
