
Adam Crisp
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Crisp
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 36
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, Criminology, 2009
Riverside High School, Greer, Diploma, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Lyman Wesleyn Church, Security detail
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Lyman Town Councilman, 2021-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Josh Kimbrell
LIBERAL (1)
Conservation Voters of South Carolina
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Congressman William Timmons
Duncan Police Chief Greg Satterfield
Lyman Mayor Glenn Greer
Greer Mayor Rick Danner
Preacher Keith Kelly
OTHER INFORMATION
Adam Crisp Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
Completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Interview. Going Places with Camden Clark. 1 Apr 2024
Candidate video interview. WYFF News 4. YouTube. 14 May 2024
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Under the current law that SC has. We have a current heartbeat bill. Woman who have been victims of crimes should not be punished by law!
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Under the current law that SC has. We have a current heartbeat bill. Woman who have been victims of crimes should not be punished by law!
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
I am 100% pro life and follow the current law that SC has on the books. Abortion should NEVER be used as birth control.
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
I am 100% pro life and follow the current law that SC has on the books. Abortion should NEVER be used as birth control.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
We have not had a change in minimum wage in a long time. The current rate does not reflect the economy and current inflation. This needs to be addressed
What is your position on the minimum wage?
We have not had a change in minimum wage in a long time. The current rate does not reflect the economy and current inflation. This needs to be addressed
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
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
Individuals and private establishments have the right to serve and not serve anyone they choose. This is basic freedom and will not be infringed upon
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and private establishments have the right to serve and not serve anyone they choose. This is basic freedom and will not be infringed upon
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available as well as private insurance that anyone wants to join
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available as well as private insurance that anyone wants to join
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Required vaccinations have been around forever. I believe that should be up to the parents and no institution. The parents have sole rights
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Required vaccinations have been around forever. I believe that should be up to the parents and no institution. The parents have sole rights
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 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?
Absolutely! Our God has placed his thumbprint on the holy land and it is our purpose to make sure Israel is protected
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely! Our God has placed his thumbprint on the holy land and it is our purpose to make sure Israel is protected
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Other applications such as cctv and detection devices should be used other than a physical wall
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Other applications such as cctv and detection devices should be used other than a physical wall
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
School choice should never be tampered with. The sole rights are given to the parents to make a decision that best suits their child’s needs for education. Government should never infringe on that.
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
School choice should never be tampered with. The sole rights are given to the parents to make a decision that best suits their child’s needs for education. Government should never infringe on that.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children our the future . We must protect at all costs
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children our the future . We must protect at all costs
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
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
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
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.
Christian father with morals and values that reflect the Bible and teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian father with morals and values that reflect the Bible and teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
Racism has impacted the US for years. Our country has overcome many obstacles and growing everyday. We must make sure all people are treated equally and fairly under the law. As a country, we have many more issues dividing us rather than racism and must address all of them for a brighter future.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has impacted the US for years. Our country has overcome many obstacles and growing everyday. We must make sure all people are treated equally and fairly under the law. As a country, we have many more issues dividing us rather than racism and must address all of them for a brighter future.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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.
A,C
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.
A,C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy as well as power plants producing clean efficient energy
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy as well as power plants producing clean efficient energy
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 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
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect and ensure the safety of all its citizens, by funding law enforcement and making stronger penalties for repeat offenders. Ensuring the citizens that the Government should limited and not doing anything that may cause overreach in your private lives
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect and ensure the safety of all its citizens, by funding law enforcement and making stronger penalties for repeat offenders. Ensuring the citizens that the Government should limited and not doing anything that may cause overreach in your private lives
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
I’m a COMMONSENSE CONSERVATIVE.
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
I’m a COMMONSENSE CONSERVATIVE.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Law enforcement should never be defunded and any and all tools, money etc should be given to them to effectively ensure their jobs are being done at the highest rate possible .
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Law enforcement should never be defunded and any and all tools, money etc should be given to them to effectively ensure their jobs are being done at the highest rate possible .
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Teachers other than resource officers are the first line of defense. With certifications, teachers should be able to protect our children from immediate eminent threats
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Teachers other than resource officers are the first line of defense. With certifications, teachers should be able to protect our children from immediate eminent threats
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