Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 2, 2026 · How we measure

Background

9 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check

Background

  • 1972–2012Bennett College1Official record
  • Artist1Official record
  • EducationDoctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 19811Official record
  • EducationMaster of Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 19721Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 19681Official record
  • EducationWest Side High School, 19641Official record

Offices held

  • 1994–2014North Carolina House of Representatives1Official record
  • 1987–1994Member1Official record
  • 1984–1986Member1Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, NC-12Democrat2014–present

Seat

District
12
Current term
2025–2027
Age
80

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-1510
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Charlotte
Instagram
repadams
Mastodon
@RepAdams@mastodon.social

Elsewhere

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