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Amy Burke Adams

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Amy Burke Adams
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Graduate

McDaniel College, 2001

Personal
Birthplace
Terre Haute, Ind.
Religion
Christian
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Amy Burke Adams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 42. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Amy Burke Adams was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. She earned a master's degree in education curriculum design and instruction from McDaniel College in 2001. Adams' career experience includes working as a supervisory law enforcement officer with the U.S. Department of Justice.[1]

Adams has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Clay Community Schools, board member and legislative liaison
  • Clay County Redevelopment Commission, member
  • Youth Food Pantry, volunteer

Elections

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 42

Incumbent Alan Morrison defeated Amy Burke Adams in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 42 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alan Morrison
Alan Morrison (R)
 
66.8
 
18,945
Image of Amy Burke Adams
Amy Burke Adams (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.2
 
9,421

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 28,366
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 42

Amy Burke Adams defeated Brandi Cooper Vandivier and Jasen Lave in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 42 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Burke Adams
Amy Burke Adams Candidate Connection
 
54.9
 
2,412
Image of Brandi Cooper Vandivier
Brandi Cooper Vandivier Candidate Connection
 
38.3
 
1,681
Image of Jasen Lave
Jasen Lave Candidate Connection
 
6.8
 
299

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,392
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 42

Incumbent Alan Morrison advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 42 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alan Morrison
Alan Morrison
 
100.0
 
5,379

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,379
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Amy Burke Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Amy is a moderate Democrat. She is a retired supervisory federal law enforcement officer of 21 years with the U.S. Department of Justice. Amy is a member of NRA, Clay Community School Board (2010- present) and Clay County Redevelopment Commission. She was a public school teacher for 6 years prior to her career. She is a strong supporter of law enforcement, primary responders, public education, small businesses, labor unions, farmers and ranchers. If elected, serving as your Representative will be her full time job.
  • Economic Development and Job Growth in District 42
  • Public Education- Fully funding and supporting.
  • Heath Care & Prescription Costs- Ensuring accessibility and affordability
Safety & Security, Economy, Public Education, Public Health
I still look up to the people who positively impacted my life such as retired high school principal Carl Ridell, retired Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons Harley G. Lappin, and of course, my parents who continue to mentor me. They taught me the importance of working hard, playing fairly, and giving back to the community.
Professional Integrity and responsiveness to voters.
I have been committed to serve the public throughout my lifetime. I have been a public high school teacher, supervisory federal law enforcement officer, and served on public boards such as school board and Redevelopment Commission. I want to continue serving the public.
Serve the public who placed them in office and remain responsive to them. The office holder works for the people.
Leave it better than you found it.
Many significant events have happened in my lifetime. The fall of the Berlin Wall occurred when I was 22 and 9/11 occurred when I was 34. During the event of 9/11 I was working at the federal prison watching it unfold while supervising inmates.
Terre Haute Park & Recreation lifeguard and Pool Manager- Summers 1982-1989. In 1989, I promoted to full time Assistant Director of Recreation.
I believe it is beneficial to have previous experience in government or politics, but not required.
The economy
I believe the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature is one based on mutual respect and a willingness to work together to improve the lives of Hoosiers.
It is absolutely beneficial to build strong professional relationships with legislators of both parties to pass legislation that benefits Hoosiers.
Education as a current school board member and former public high school teacher, Ways and Means,Public Safety as a retired federal law enforcement officer and Public Health.
I would be interested in serving in party leadership in whatever role necessary.
Ed Delaney
I am interested in serving the public in any office the voters have confidence in placing me.
Many people have shared with me experiences with health care and prescription.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 3, 2020


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