J. Adams
Bio | Adams has a degree in business finance from the University of Utah, and owns the Adams Company Operations Inc. |
Status and Position | Current State Senator of Utah |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Republican, Utah |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
Campaign Financing | Adams raised $350,611 during his 2018 campaign. His top contributors include the Utah Association of Realtors, EnergySolutions, and Philip Morris USA. Source: https://www.followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=12404793 |
Voting Rights | Adams' stance on voting rights is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Unknown | Adams' stance on universal healthcare is unknown. |
| Socialized Healthcare | Unknown | Adams' stance on socialized healthcare is unknown. |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | Adams' stance on private healthcare is unknown. |
| LGBT Rights | Nuance | Adams’ stance on LGBT rights is nuance. Source: https://www.npr.org/2016/06/01/480247305/how-the-utah-compromise-could-serve-as-a-model-law-for-other-states Adams sponsored legislation that protects LGBT+ individuals from discrimination in employment, housing, and other areas, but does not prevent discrimination in religious institutions. |
| Taxes | Against | Adams has indicated that he is against taxes. Source: https://www.ksl.com/article/50085672/year-of-the-tax-cut-utah-legislators-deciding-how-to-use-80m-set-aside-last-year Adams supported tax cuts after Utah saw an $80 million surplus in their spending budget. The representative stated that he believes that 2021 will be the year of tax cuts. |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Adams' stance on a flat tax rate is unknown. Adams supported tax cuts after Utah saw an $80 million surplus in their spending budget. The representative stated that he believes that 2021 will be the year of tax cuts. |
| Abortion | Against | Adams has indicated that he is against abortion. Source: https://progressreport.betterutah.org/legislators/sen-j-stuart-adams/ Adams voted in favor of S.B. 174, which would prevent an individual from receiving an abortion except in extreme cases such as rape or incest. |
| Gun Control | Nuance | Adams’ stance on gun control is nuance. Source: https://marchforourlivesutah.com/adams Adams voted in favor of legislation to improve access to gun safety resources, but also voted in favor of “Stand Your Ground” gun laws. |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Adams' stance on assisted suicide is unknown. Adams voted in favor of legislation to improve access to gun safety resources, but also voted in favor of “Stand Your Ground” gun laws. |
| Government Interference | Unknown | Adams' stance on government interference is unknown. |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Adams' stance on Planned Parenthood is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Adams' stance on welfare is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Adams' stance on stem cell research is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | Adams' stance on death penalty is unknown. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | Adams' stance on mandatory prison sentences is unknown. |
| Military Spending | Unknown | Adams' stance on military spending is unknown. |
| War on Terrorism | Unknown | Adams' stance on the war on terrorism is unknown. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | Unknown | Adams' stance on foreign policy international interaction is unknown. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Adams' stance on United Nations power is unknown. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | Adams' stance on nationalism is unknown. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | Adams' stance on free markets is unknown. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Adams' stance on Brexit is unknown. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Adams' stance on affirmative action is unknown. |
| Government Spending | For | Adams has indicated that he is in favor of efficient, responsible government spending. Source: https://www.votestuartadams.com/priorities |
| Charter Schools | For | Adams has indicated that he is in favor of charter schools. Source: https://kutv.com/news/local/beyond-the-books-people-who-regulate-charter-schools-also-make-millions-off-them |
| Common Core | Unknown | Adams' stance on Common Core is unknown. |
| Clean Energy | Unknown | Adams' stance on clean energy is unclear. |
| Religious Freedom | For | Adams has stated that he is in favor of religious freedom. Source: https://www.votestuartadams.com/priorities Adams stated that he believes in protecting religious liberties through legislative negotiations. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Adams' stance on the separation of church and state is unknown. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Adams' stance on slavery reparations is unknown. |
| Border Control | Unknown | Adams' stance on border control is unknown. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Adams' stance on passenger profiling is unknown. |
| DACA | Unknown | Adams' stance on DACA is unknown. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Adams' stance on sanctuary cities is unknown. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Nuance | Adams has indicated that he supports legalizing medical marijuana, but has made no statements on legalizing recreational marijuana. Source: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2019/9/15/20861393/guest-opinion-ensuring-an-effective-medical-cannabis-program-for-utah |