Adriel C. Lam

Republican | Hawaii

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Adriel C. Lam — U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 (Hawaii Republican Primary | August 8, 2026) Adriel C. Lam — U.S. Senator (Hawaii Primary | August 10, 2024)
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 Hawaii General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, BSCE, 1989-1993

Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MSCE, 1999-2000

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, MBA, 1995-2000

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, MA Asian Studies, 2004-2005

Wayland Baptist University, Hawaii Campus, MDiv, 2018-2024

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Lieutenant Colonel, 1994-2018

US Army Corps of Engineers, Program Manager, 2019-2022

Washington State Department of Transportation, Transportation Technician II, 1991-1993

AFFILIATIONS

Anchor Church, Kaneohe, HI, Dream Team Volunteer

Pali View Baptist Church, Kaneohe, HI, Christmas/Easter Cantata

VFW Post 110 MIS Veterans of Hawaii, Post Commander

Lions Club of Hawaii/Lions Club of Kaneohe, Club President/Citizenship Committee

Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, Member

Kaneohe Business Group, Board Member

Kailua Elks, Member

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Vice Chair

Kaneohe Christmas Parade, Board Member

Kaneohe Neighborhood Board, Vice Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Hawaii State House District 49 - Kaneohe/Kailua - Nonpartisan ballot, 2018-

Hawaii State Senate District 24 - Kaneohe/Kailua - Republican candidate, 2022-

US Senate - Hawaii - Republican candidate, 2024-

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

Donald Trump (2024)

Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2024)

Save America (2023)

Republican National Committee (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Life begins at conception. Any legal option or discussion about abortion must acknowledging that abortion takes a human life.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Elective is not a necessity. Taking of a human life should never be an elective option. Necessity may arise over emergency conditions when all other options are exhausted.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

Planned Parenthood is a policy organization. Taxpayer funds should not be used to advance political agendas.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Disagree

Taxes should serve as a government function for the accounting for services provided or incentivized activities. Payment of taxes should correlate to the activities involved, not the status of wealth of the individual.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Neutral

There is always a place to cut unnecessary spending on non-performing programs and non-essential activities. Economic growth with disciplined spending is the best path toward reducing the national debt.

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Time-limited programs. Accountability on fraud. Regular review and feedback on programs.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

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

The "wall of separation church and state" prevents the state from interfering with the affairs of the church, as Thomas Jefferson assured the Danbury Baptists. Faith and morality have an integral role in establishing public policy through rigorous debate, shared values, and agreements.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B - as the option of government healthcare insurance is available to government employees, the same might be available to qualified members of the public. "Universal healthcare" or "medicare for all" is untenable without the option for private healthcare.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree

The government might keep a database of medical cases to monitor the economic impact medical illnesses, but the medical treatment of an individual is not a government function or decision.


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.

None of the above. The United States acts in accordance with its national interests, which may include defending the principles of freedom and self-governance, but ultimately to ensure the safety and security of US citizens.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Communist Party is a godless organism that has no limits to ambition and self-preservation. While individual Party members may have an enlightening moment, the whole enterprise and goal of the Party is self-aggrandizement and the subjugation of all others.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. all relationships are important, especially with an ally that also significantly contributes to our national defense and security.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree

At its core, the tenets of Islamism is the destruction of the United States. There is no debate on the threat, just how to address the threat without compromising on our own commitment to American civil liberties and protection of constitutional rights.


IMMIGRATION

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

Those that have the means and will to thrive should be allowed to immigrate to the US and become American citizens.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of all things, from death into life, freedom from all captivity, to live each day renewed and empowered by His Spirit.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Every voter should have unique personally identifiable information in accordance with their voter registration in order to vote.


EQUALITY

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

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

The sun is still the most reliable energy source, but until we can harness the energy of the sun without wasteful by products, we still need to invest in energy solutions that remain efficient and affordable.


ABOUT YOU

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

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

Conservatism is built on a foundation of time-tested, tried and true policies, but there is always room for improvement to listen and learn from a different perspective.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Parents have the primary responsibility protect their children and government has a role to prevent and prosecute sexual exploitation from activities.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Gun ownership comes with rights and responsibilities and should receive instructions, formally or informally as necessary, on the proper use and handling of a weapon.

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