Scott Adams
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Adams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA, Business Administration, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Captain, 2+ active, 10+ US Army Reserve
AFFILIATIONS
Harmony House Children’s Advocacy Center, Board Member, New Day Christian Center
Board Member, Jefferson County Christian School, Board President
Wellsburg Baseball, Board Member and President, Ohio Valley Junior Police Academy
Founder and Director, West Virginia Troopers Association, Member
Brooke County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Sheriff interim (appointed) 2021, 4 months
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
None to date
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never. I believe every life is precious and has a plan and a purpose.
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
If there are abortions being performed, I believe every precaution should take place, including counseling with the birth mother. However I feel very strongly that elective abortions should never take place.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Strongly Disagree
Again, every life is precious and should not be terminated.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Raising the minimum wage has undoubtedly hurt the economy. Wages should be based on skill, education, and the law of supply and demand.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Investment in public money should only consider the financial aspects, whether or not the investment will make money. We have seen the investment of public money into environmental ventures produce mostly failure.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Although I believe it would take some time, I would answer “D”. Healthcare should be based on the free market which would drive healthcare costs down.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. I believe every person has the right to choose for themselves and their children.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Yes, very important. God told Abraham that He would bless those who blessed Israel and curse those who do not. Israel is God’s special, chosen people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian man who believes that marriage is between a man and a woman, that He knew us before we were formed in our mother’s womb, and that God created each of us with a plan and a purpose.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not believe it is a threat. I believe that racism has been dealt with on many levels, including laws that protect minority discrimination.
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
Although my opponent voted against a bill that prohibited biological males from participation in female sports, this is just common sense.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
In our area, fossil fuels (natural gas and coal) are the most abundant and reliable.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general role of government is to ensure its citizens natural, God-given rights, and the protect and defend them. Government should play a limited role in our day to day lives and should not be over burdensome.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
As a retired State Trooper, I have seen attempts to take from already cash strapped departments for “social” programs. Our police officers should be given every resource available to protect our citizens and themselves.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that background checks should be in place but I do not believe that passing stricter gun control laws will reduce crime. The ability of the individual to keep and bear arms should never be infringed upon.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes if they complete the proper training to carry a loaded firearm in the school with children present.
