Julie Marie Raque Adams (born June 11, 1969) is an American businesswoman, politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 36 since January 1, 2015.

[3] Adams earned her BA degree from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and her MA from George Washington University.

[3][4] Adams began her political career by running for the District 18 Seat on the Louisville Metro Council in 2002.

According to a 2015 interview, Adams stated that she had chosen to enter politics because, according to her, she wanted a stop sign on her street to protect the school children who crossed the road, but no one listened to her request.

[9] In 2006, Adams successfully sponsored legislation to ban smoking in public places within the boundary of the Louisville Metro Area.

[10] In 2010, Adams chose to run for the House seat vacated by retired District 32 Representative Scott Brinkman.

[11] In the general election held on November 2, 2010, Adams faced off against Democratic nominee Nellie Stallings and Libertarian candidate Matthew Linker.

[16] In 2014, Adams co-sponsored House Bill 173 (HB173), which would have banned smoking in public places, as well as in indoor workplaces.

In response to the bill passing the House Committee on Health and Wellness, Adams stated: "We cannot continue to allow smoking in the workplace.