Alma Adams Wins Reelection in North Carolina
Democrat Alma Adams defeated Republican Jack Codiga in the 12th Congressional District, with results still unofficial pending canvass.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Alma Adams won reelection to North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jack Codiga. The Associated Press called the race early, when Adams had unofficially received 85% of the vote.
Why it matters
The win extends Adams' tenure in a seat rated Solid Democratic by the Cook Political Report. Results remain unofficial until the Nov. 13 canvass is complete.
Adams had unofficially received 85% of the vote when the race was called, up from about 79% in her March primary. Final figures will not be certified until the Nov. 13 canvass is complete.
The players
Alma Adams
Democratic U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, who previously served in the state House and on Greensboro's city council and school board.
Jack Codiga
Republican candidate who lost the North Carolina 12th Congressional District race to Alma Adams.
The details
Adams is serving her sixth term in Congress, having first been elected in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Melvin Watt and sworn in on Nov. 12, 2014. She previously served in the North Carolina House representing Guilford County from 1994 to 2014.
Timeline
Nov. 12, 2014: Adams sworn in to finish Melvin Watt's term.
March 2026: Adams wins party primary with about 79% of the vote.
Nov. 3, 2026: Election day; Associated Press calls the race for Adams.
Nov. 13, 2026: Canvass completion finalizes unofficial results.
Seasonal Patterns
Adams' reelection continues the pattern of her 2014 special election win to succeed Melvin Watt in the same district. Her sixth term extends a run that began when she was sworn in on Nov. 12, 2014.
Because results are unofficial until the Nov. 13 canvass, final certification of Adams' margin will arrive only after that date. Voters in the district will be represented by the winner once the seat is officially filled.
The takeaway
Final vote totals in close or closely watched races are not official until canvass certification, so readers should track the county and state election board updates that follow election day.
Further reading
For more on how state races are decided, see Elections coverage across North Carolina.
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