U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 12th District
Alma S. Adams
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.46
- In office
- House 2014–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 72% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Education and Workforce
- Bills on
- Health
- Agriculture and Food
- Education
- Age
- 80
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Campaign money
Method2025–26 cycle · through Jun 30, 2026
$371K raised
26% from individuals · 73% from PACs and other committees · cash on hand $457K
FEC ID H4NC12100 · filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear.
Money by cycle Pro 2023–24, party money, self-funding and debts
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The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 98.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Adams this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Where Adams has influence
Bills on the move
0None past committee yet31 introduced this Congress.
See introduced billsRoles
1 leadership · 2 seatsTalks most about
Last 3 monthsIntroduced Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act and Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act
Introduced bill to protect colleges from IRS investigations of tax-exempt status
Urged USDA to release delayed $12 million in urban agriculture grant funding
Introduced comprehensive legislation to improve educator recruitment and retention
Introduced Faith-Based Affordable Housing Predevelopment Fund Act
Introduced Community Health Worker Access Act to improve coverage
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Introduced comprehensive legislation to improve educator recruitment and retention
Introduced Faith-Based Affordable Housing Predevelopment Fund Act
Introduced Community Health Worker Access Act to improve coverage
Stories in Adams’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Adams breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Adams voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Adams broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Adams is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Led letter to USDA urging immediate release of funding opportunity for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants.
“Addressing agricultural needs in North Carolina’s 12th District is one of my top priorities.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Introduced the Quality Educator Partnership Act to address the national teacher shortage.
“As an educator for 40 years, a city school board member, and now as the Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, I've watched the national teacher shortage grow worse for decades.”
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10530
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Introduced bills to expand sickle cell disease treatment centers and medical workforce.
“Growing up, my sister Linda was in and out of the emergency room because of sickle cell disease. She lost her battle when she was just 26 years old.”
HealthAI-read
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Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Support Faith-Based Organizations’ Development of Affordable Housing
Introduced bill to fund pre-development costs for faith-based affordable housing projects.
“Shelter is a basic human need, and housing is a fundamental human right.”
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Introduced bill to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for community health worker services.
“One of my core beliefs as a legislator is that healthcare should be affordable and accessible.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day.
“It has already taken way too long for Congress to wake up to the tragedy that is our country's stillbirth crisis.”
HealthAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Adams voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 338 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Adams’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 31 sponsored billsSponsored 31 (House median 26) · cosponsored 365 (median 290), 145 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Agriculture and Food, Education.
- H.R. 10531 To establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10530 Quality Educator Partnership ActEducation · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10513 To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities to fund pre-development activities associated with new construction or rehabilitation of housing that qualifies as affordable housing on land owned by such faith-based organizations, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10414 Community Health Worker Access ActHealth · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10330 Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1491 Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".Health · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 114 Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Labor and Employment · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9669 FACT Pilot Program ActHealth · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 34% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Adams voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DShontel M. BrownOH-1199%agreement
- DFrederica S. WilsonFL-2499%agreement
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9 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check
Background
- 1972–2012Bennett College
- Artist
- EducationDoctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1981
- EducationMaster of Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1972
- EducationBachelor of Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1968
- EducationWest Side High School, 1964
Offices held
- 1994–2014North Carolina House of Representatives
- 1987–1994Member
- 1984–1986Member
Sources
- bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NC-12Democrat2014–present
Seat
- State
- North Carolina
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 80
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-1510
2436 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Charlotte
- Website
- adams.house.gov
- CongresswomanAdams
- repadams
- Mastodon
- @RepAdams@mastodon.social
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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