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DemocratRunning for NC-12 U.S. House · 2026
Alma Adams
Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford County in the North Carolina General Assembly from her appointment in April 1994 until her election to Congress, succeeded by Ralph C. Johnson.
Born 1946 · High Point, North Carolina , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05
Alma Adams is the Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina's 12th district, serving since 2014. She won her primary and is seeking re-election. Adams previously spent 20 years in the North Carolina House. She has raised about $300,000 for her campaign and market data implies approximately a 90% win probability.
93%
Win probability
market-implied
$338k
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Adams's money comes from.
C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance6
3% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
74% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding76
24% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
$10 in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Adams did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, Nort
Became Public Law No: 116-202.
2019
Became law
FUTURE Act
Became Public Law No: 116-91.
2019
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Town Run Lane in Winston Salem, N
Became Public Law No: 114-174.
2015
Became law
To establish a minimum wage for all Federal contractors, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subseque
2026
Sponsored
Army Security Agency Monument Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2026
Sponsored
STAR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026
Sponsored
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", fo
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Adams votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Adams
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
27
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 592 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Democrats · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1994Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
1994–2014
2014United States representative
since 2014
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$338k
Raised
$443k
Spent
$469k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
3% small (<$200)23% large indiv.74% PAC
76% in-state · 24% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Adams and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Democrat · NC-12 U.S. House
Alma Adams
Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford County in the North Carolina General Assembly from her appointment in April 1994 until her election to Congress, succeeded by Ralph C. Johnson.
93%
Win prob
$338k
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05Alma Adams is the Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina's 12th district, serving since 2014. She won her primary and is seeking re-election. Adams previously spent 20 years in the North Carolina House. She has raised about $300,000 for her campaign and market data implies approximately a 90% win probability.
Governing & voting record
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, Nort
2019 · BECAME LAW
FUTURE Act
2019 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Town Run Lane in Winston Salem, N
2015 · BECAME LAW
To establish a minimum wage for all Federal contractors, and for other purposes.
2026 · SPONSORED
Army Security Agency Monument Act
2026 · SPONSORED
STAR Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", fo
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1994Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
1994–2014
2014United States representative
since 2014
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Adams's money comes from.
C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance6
3% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
74% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding76
24% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
$10 in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Adams votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Adams
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
27
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 592 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Democrats · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$338k
Raised
$443k
Spent
$469k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
3% small (<$200)23% large indiv.74% PAC
76% in-state · 24% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)