Rob Adkerson

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Rob Adkerson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adkerson's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFormer small business owner, father and grandfather, and Constitutional Conservative. Served the District as Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s Chief of Staff since 2015. Endorsed by Barry Loudermilk and many other community leaders from grassroots activists to elected leaders. \r\nTime to restore common sense in Congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We bring up wages by bringing down government spending.</li><li>Congress needs to do its job and stop letting bureaucrats spend tax dollars.</li><li>America First</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading1-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBringing up real wages, lowering taxes, and restoring a responsible Congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading2-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tGeorge Washington, Calvin Coolidge, and Senator John Kennedy of LA.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading3-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIntegrity, honesty, and a well founded understanding for our Constitutional Republic.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading4-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo represent the citizens of the District in Congress, based on the values a candidate professes during the election, and maintaining a strong non-partisan constituent services team to help all citizens of the District engage with the Federal government agencies.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading5-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHelping to get Washington under control so my children and grandchildren have the liberty to pursue the American dream.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading6-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFirst job was with a family member’s grading and hauling business. 1-2 years starting at age 15\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading7-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI overcame a dysfunctional environment growing up and even into my young adulthood. I’ve spent more than 25 years doing everything possible to reverse generational patterns and altering the future of my children and grandchildren.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading8-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe Founders viewed the House as closest to the people are thereby the most important body. The 17th Amendment was a mistake.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading9-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWashington spending.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading10-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCompromise is necessary and possible when both sides have the same outcome in mind.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading11-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRep. Barry Loudermilk, Former Congressman Bob Barr, Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, State Senator Ed Setzler, Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell, Adventure Outdoors Founder Jay Wallace, Conservative Leaders Julianne Thompson and Debbie Dooley, Georgia Life Alliance Certified, US Term Limits pledge signer, former opponent Lisa Carlquist.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-407574-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading12-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-407574-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-407574-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-407574-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIran fell and the hostages were taken.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRob Adkerson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adkerson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Former small business owner, father and grandfather, and Constitutional Conservative. Served the District as Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s Chief of Staff since 2015. Endorsed by Barry Loudermilk and many other community leaders from grassroots activists to elected leaders. \r\nTime to restore common sense in Congress. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? We bring up wages by bringing down government spending. Congress needs to do its job and stop letting bureaucrats spend tax dollars. America First What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Bringing up real wages, lowering taxes, and restoring a responsible Congress. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? George Washington, Calvin Coolidge, and Senator John Kennedy of LA. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity, honesty, and a well founded understanding for our Constitutional Republic. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To represent the citizens of the District in Congress, based on the values a candidate professes during the election, and maintaining a strong non-partisan constituent services team to help all citizens of the District engage with the Federal government agencies. What legacy would you like to leave? Helping to get Washington under control so my children and grandchildren have the liberty to pursue the American dream. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? First job was with a family member’s grading and hauling business. 1-2 years starting at age 15 What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I overcame a dysfunctional environment growing up and even into my young adulthood. I’ve spent more than 25 years doing everything possible to reverse generational patterns and altering the future of my children and grandchildren. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The Founders viewed the House as closest to the people are thereby the most important body. The 17th Amendment was a mistake. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Washington spending. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Compromise is necessary and possible when both sides have the same outcome in mind. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Rep. Barry Loudermilk, Former Congressman Bob Barr, Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, State Senator Ed Setzler, Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell, Adventure Outdoors Founder Jay Wallace, Conservative Leaders Julianne Thompson and Debbie Dooley, Georgia Life Alliance Certified, US Term Limits pledge signer, former opponent Lisa Carlquist. What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? Iran fell and the hostages were taken.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]