Alma S. Adams
- Office sought
- U.S. House of Representatives
- District (or At-large)
- NC-12
- Party / affiliation
- Democratic
- State
- NC
- Election date
- 2026-11-03
- Experience
- U.S. representative since 2014; former state legislator, city council and school-board member.
Biography
Candidate background
Alma S. Adams is the incumbent NC-12 representative. Before Congress, she served in the North Carolina House, on Greensboro City Council and on the local school board. Her professional background includes teaching and art-gallery leadership.
Stated priorities
Her campaign identifies housing, hunger, healthcare and higher education as its main themes, including maternal health, nutrition programs and support for historically Black colleges and universities.
- Incumbent in this race
- Yes
- Education
- N.C. A&T State University and Ohio State University.
Summarized from The Election Hub and linked candidate information. Checked October 9, 2026. Campaign positions are attributed statements.
This congressional race covers part of the Charlotte region. Your street address determines your district.
Issue positions
Increase affordable housing funding
Not providedIncrease public transit investment
Not providedIncrease police department funding
Not providedExpand city climate programs
Not providedIncrease public school funding
Not providedLower local property taxes
Not providedExpand city support for small businesses
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