North Carolina's 12th Congressional District

North Carolina's 12th Congressional District is represented by Alma Adams (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2014. Adams has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 99% of the time. The district includes Charlotte, Mint Hill, and Matthews. It covers part of Mecklenburg County. About 771,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $75,943.

Current Representative

Alma Adams (Democrat) has represented North Carolina's 12th Congressional District since 2014.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 99%

See Alma Adams's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: North Carolina 12th District

Winner: Alma Adams.

Incumbent Alma Adams is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Alma Adams (Democratic), incumbent: raised $483K, $484K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 99% of the time
Jack Codiga (Republican): raised $55K, $4K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 770,963
Median household income: $75,943
Median age: 34
Median home value: $356,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Adams Voted Recently

Nay on Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (Nov 11, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes. (Nov 11, 2026) — Passed
No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented North Carolina's 12th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Mel Watt — Democrat (1993–2014)
Roy Taylor — Democrat (1959–1963)
David Hall — Democrat (1959–1961)
George Shuford — Democrat (1953–1959)
Monroe Redden — Democrat (1947–1953)
Zebulon Weaver — Democrat (1943–1947)
James Graham — Whig (1833–1843)
Samuel Carson — Jackson (1825–1833)
Robert Vance (1823–1825)
Felix Walker — Republican (1817–1823)
Israel Pickens — Republican (1813–1817)
Meshack Franklin — Republican (1807–1813)

Where the District Is

North Carolina's 12th Congressional District covers 273 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Mecklenburg County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

Charlotte (part)
Mint Hill (part)
Matthews (part)
Pineville (part)

Neighboring Districts

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District — Addison McDowell (Republican)
North Carolina's 8th Congressional District — Mark Harris (Republican)
North Carolina's 14th Congressional District — Tim Moore (Republican)

North Carolina's U.S. Senators

Thom Tillis — Republican, senior senator
Ted Budd — Republican, junior senator