U.S. Representative
Alma S. Adams
North Carolina District 12
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 other#4 defense
77
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.46Progressive
Representative Alma Adams is a progressive Democrat whose voting record places her to the left of her party's average. Her NOMINATE score of -0.464 indicates consistently liberal positions on most policy matters, reflecting the priorities of her urban North Carolina district.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
77
total votes analyzed
Overview
Alma Adams has served in the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 12th District, which includes Charlotte. Her legislative focus has centered heavily on healthcare policy, where she has cast the largest number of her recorded votes. She has also engaged with budget, defense, and agricultural issues during her tenure. Her voting patterns show consistent opposition to procedural motions (such as 'Previous Question' votes and resolution agreements) that are typically party-line matters, reflecting standard Democratic caucus discipline. On substantive legislation, her votes align with progressive Democratic priorities. Prior to Congress, Adams served in the North Carolina state legislature and was a college professor, backgrounds that inform her focus on education and workforce issues. She has been particularly vocal about issues affecting historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and working families.
Key Positions
- •Strong advocate for healthcare access and affordability
- •Supporter of education funding and HBCU initiatives
- •Votes consistently with Democratic leadership on procedural matters
- •Engaged on agricultural policy affecting North Carolina
- •Supports defense-related measures at relatively high rates compared to other categories
By Policy Area
Healthcare49
55% yea45% nay
Budget & Spending9
56% yea44% nay
Other7
57% yea43% nay
Defense6
67% yea33% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $5.2M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$95K
26%
PAC / Committees$271K
73%
Party Committee$3K
1%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$83K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$12K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$20K · 21%
$200 – 499
$10K · 11%
$500 – 999
$13K · 14%
$1,000 – 1,999
$35K · 37%
$2,000+
$16K · 17%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (NC)$61K · 74%
Out-of-state$21K · 26%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
NC
$61K
TN
$5K
DC
$4K
NY
$4K
PR
$3K
MD
$3K
MT
$2K
VA
$1K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
NOT EMPLOYED$19K
SELF EMPLOYED$11K
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY$5K
FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES$4K
SMITH-FREE GROUP$3K
D. WILSON AGENCY$3K
RETIRED$3K
C.W. WILLIAMS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER$3K
MAYFIELD MEMORIAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST C$2K
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY$2K
WELLS FARGO$2K
US HOUSE$2K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$215K
Transfers
$190K
Administrative
$35K
Advertising
$31K
Fundraising
$6K
Contributions
$5K
Travel
$3K
Refunds
$400
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$190K
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
2.$75K
KALIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
3.$45K
SWJ POLITICAL COMPLIANCE LLC
4.$35K
GOLDEN, JEREMY
5.$29K
SHERATON CHARLOTTE
6.$23K
MISSION CONTROL, INC
7.$13K
NGP VAN, INC
8.$7K
ARROWHEAD GRAPHICS
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$285K
Operating Offsets
$1K
Net Operating
$284K
Transfers
Transfers Out
$190K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$412.5
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$489K
Opposing
$100K
Total Outside Spending
$589K
Top Outside Spenders
01
$317KWOMEN VOTE!
+$317K
02
$152KPROGRESSIVE KICK INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES
+$152K
03
$100KOUR AMERICAN CENTURY
-$100K
04
$14KCARE IN ACTION PAC
+$14K
05
$3KSEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)
+$3K
06
$2KNCAAT IN ACTION
+$2K
07
$1KNEW NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT
+$1K
08
$384.61MOMSRISING TOGETHER
+$384.61
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H4NC12100Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
76 votes across 8 categories