
Sheryl Adams
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sheryl Adams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 49
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Interfaith Shelter for the Homeless, Volunteer, Torrey Pines Conservancy
Volunteer, San Diego Humane Society, Volunteer
CalFire "First 50" Rescue Group, Volunteer, St. Peter's Church
Eucharistic Minister, “We All Count” San Diego County, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Torrey Pines Planning Board, Member, 2018-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Congressman Darrell Issa
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Eric Burlison (2023)
Kevin McCarthy (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Tim Scott (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Invest in a Strong & Secure America PAC (2023)
Tenacious PAC (2023)
Victory and Freedom PAC (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Sheryl Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe in a woman's right to chose, within the first trimester that are safe, rare and legal.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
When the Supreme Court issued its Dobbs decision, it rightly returned the issue of abortion back to the states. As a constitutionalist, I believe the issue should be handled at the state level.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Our government should not treat one religion more favorably than another. It must always protect the freedom of religion and worship regardless of creed. However, as a person of faith and a eucharistic minister myself, religion is deeply important to me and shapes my morals, actions and world view.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The US-Israel relationship is critically important. As one of our most significat allies in the Middle-East, it is imperative that the U.S. assist Israel to defend itself against radical terrorists like Hamas who want to wipe it off the face of the map. On October 7th we saw Hamas brutally torture and murder innocent men, women, and children. They continue to keep hostages while targeting Israeli civilians with rockets. The U.S. must help Israel defend itself.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Far left Democrats have allowed politics and liberal ideology to become entangled with our military and its protocol. It is unacceptable that far left Democrats have pushed liberal social policies on our men and women in uniform. Congress should step in and make sure military leadership is focused on one thing, being a lethal fighting force that can defend our national security.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only when critically important to prevent widespread, known dangerous diseases like polio and measles. It is important that the government respects religious beliefs and that no person be punished or fired for living according to their beliefs.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I will fight to lower taxes and oppose new ones, will vote to limit taxes on small businesses and fight to cut overburdensome regulations, and will fight to eliminate the death tax, so that everyday Americans can keep more of their hard earned money.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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?
First we must secure our border. We need to make sure that we stop the uncontrolled pouring of dangerous drugs and unmonitored people into our country. Then, we must make sure our immigration system is merit based. Hard working people looking to pursue the American dream should be allowed to immigrate if they do so legally.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment. I do not support any further restrictions on law-abiding citizens' constitutionally protected 2nd Amendment rights.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe in the Constitution and that the primary purpose of government is to ensure that citizens’ rights are protected by laws. The government and its laws should protect life, liberty, and property to all who are and who want to legally become Americans. It should defend national security and enforce laws as written, something President Biden and our incumbent Congressman have consistently failed to do.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Choose not to answer
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a life-long Christian, my beliefs align with teachings of the Bible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We must use every energy resource at our disposal as innovative, proven, renewable energy sources continue to be developed. We must utilize American natural resources and not rely on foreign countries for our energy needs.
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