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North Carolina's 12th Congressional District (NC-12)

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Alma Adams, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2014.

The district includes part of Mecklenburg County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 770,963, a median household income of $75,943, and a median age of 33.7. Of residents 25 and older, 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Alma Adams, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th District
Alma Adams

U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

North Carolina uses a new congressional map in 2026: Session Law 2025-95 (SB 249), enacted Oct 22, 2025.

The 2026 election for NC-12 uses the new map's NC-12; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Adams has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NC-12 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NC-12 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Alma Adams (incumbent)Democratic$370,506$456,594Jun 30
Charay HedgepethDemocratic$62,887$1,226Jun 30
John Jack CodigaRepublican$28,704$3Jun 30
Addul Rahman Eli AliRepublican$17,802$0Mar 31
Ryan RabahIndependent$8,522$0May 13

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
770,963
Median household income
$75,943
Median age
33.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

North Carolina senators

  • Official portrait of Ted Budd, U.S. Senator for North Carolina
    Ted Budd

    U.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican

  • Official portrait of Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator for North Carolina
    Thom Tillis

    U.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican

Neighboring districts

  • NC-6 · Addison McDowell (R)
  • NC-8 · Mark Harris (R)
  • NC-14 · Tim Moore (R)

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