J. Adam Lowe
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J. Adam Lowe
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, PhD, 2017
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, MPA, 2009
Lee University, Cleveland, TN, BA, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Kiwanis of Cleveland, TN, Board, Member, Church of God (Cleveland, TN)
Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region, Volunteer
WoodmenLife, Member, Bradley Cleveland Community Services Agency
Board, Museum Center at 5 Points, Board
Ocoee Theater Guild, Board, YMCA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Bradley County Commission, 2010-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Tennessee House 22, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Tennessee Right to Life
Make Liberty Win
*Patriot Parents
OTHER (1)
*Tennessee Employees Action Movement PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When a mother's life is at risk.
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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reduction of taxes on small businesses and professional privilege taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Tennessee has a balanced budget amendment so the budget is already balanced but I would begin with overlapping government services.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
College should be vocational in purpose. Not everyone should or needs to attend college. Those who do are making an investment in their income production and should shoulder the expense just as an entrepreneur must provide the capital to start their business.
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?
Only if the building is in a condemnable condition. Government should never prevent the Constitutional right to assemble.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. HEALTHCARE SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE FREE MARKET BY REFORMING MEDICAID AND MEDICARE TO CEASE PRICE FIXING.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure our borders, eliminate visa lotteries, and resist the institution of Sharia Law.
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.
Agree
Agree but we should focus on over-stayed visas first.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone with the desire to contribute to the prosperity of the USA and wished to live in and recognize American norms.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support all of these ideas but not necessarily in their present forms in my state.
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
Agree
I do not agree that it should be a legal union. The government should not be in the business of sanctioning or defining marriage at all and should be removed completely from it.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is based on false premises and cultural revisionism.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again Christian. I believe in family values, kindness, and benevolence is the purest form of social justice.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would work to strengthen the chain of custody in ballots by eradicating ballot harvesting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is a form of elitism. Elitism exists in many forms such as sexism, classism, and narcissism. These are abhorrent do not constitute a security threat. Violence does and is not necessarily related to any of the above.
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.
Agree
As long as the fracking doesn't adversely impact the property, environment, or well-being of others.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To enforce the social contracts to preserve human rights and the rights of the minority from being infringed by the majority. Also, to steward public services that are best rendered collectively.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I was a conservative radio host for Talk 101.3 FM the Buzz in Cleveland, TN for 6 years. There is 6 years worth of material concerning the above.
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?
I teach public policy and research at the graduate level and hope to bring a better understanding of truth in data and research to the process.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
Not if reckless.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be “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?
Restricted for violent felons.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
