2026 Elections · North Carolina

North Carolina's 12th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this North Carolina congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in North Carolina's 12th Congressional District in 2026?

Alma Adams (Democratic) and Jack Codiga (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Alma Adams supports strengthening the middle class by improving workers' rights, wages, and protections, and she voted yea on technology use in regulation and financial exploitation prevention but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases 12. She also supports tax credits for small businesses providing health coverage and government discounts for insurance based on income, voting yea on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and AGOA Extension Act but nay on several appropriations and budget resolutions 45. Jack Codiga opposes tax credits, subsidies, and rent control as housing fixes, favoring a free-market approach to lowering costs, and he opposes government growth and welfare expansion, stating they have left people in despair and dependence rather than prosperity 36.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAlma AdamsDemocraticJack CodigaRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Adams supports strengthening the middle class through legislation that improves workers' rights, wages, and protections.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Codiga opposes tax credits, subsidies and rent control as housing fixes, favoring a free-market approach to lowering costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Alma Adams supports strengthening the middle class through legislation that improves workers' rights, wages, and protections 1. She voted yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases 2. Jack Codiga opposes tax credits, subsidies, and rent control as housing fixes, favoring a free-market approach to lowering costs 3.
Healthcare

Adams supports affordable, accessible healthcare for all, including Medicaid expansion, single-payer system, and addressing maternal health disparities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams supports the Affordable Care Act, expanding Medicaid, capping insulin costs, and addressing maternal health disparities through legislation like the Momnibus Act.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Adams votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Adams votes yea on GUARD Act and Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, but nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, Cashless Bail Reporting, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Abortion

Adams supports a woman's right to choose and privacy in reproductive health decisions, opposing restrictions that remove these rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Adams supports tax credits for small businesses providing health coverage and government discounts for insurance based on income.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on congressional budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations Act, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Codiga opposes government growth and welfare expansion, saying they have left people in despair and dependence rather than prosperity.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Alma Adams supports tax credits for small businesses providing health coverage and government discounts for insurance based on income 1. She voted yea on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on the congressional budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations Act, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations 2. Jack Codiga opposes government growth and welfare expansion, stating they have left people in despair and dependence rather than prosperity 3.
Energy & Environment

Adams supports strong environmental policies to combat climate change, reduce pollution, invest in renewable energy, and promote sustainable development.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams votes yea on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, and American Battlefield Protection, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Adams recognizes the global impact of disruptions in oil supply routes and the consequences for American families.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Adams votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and naming VA clinic, but nay on National Defense Authorization Act and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Alma Adams supports strengthening the middle class through legislation that improves workers' rights, wages, and protections. She voted yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases. Jack Codiga opposes tax credits, subsidies, and rent control as housing fixes, favoring a free-market approach to lowering costs.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Alma Adams supports tax credits for small businesses providing health coverage and government discounts for insurance based on income. She voted yea on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on the congressional budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations Act, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations. Jack Codiga opposes government growth and welfare expansion, stating they have left people in despair and dependence rather than prosperity.