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Alma S. Adams
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
79
Previous experience in elected office:
U.S. Congresswoman (2014-present); N.C. House member (1994-2014); Greensboro City Council (1987-1994); Greensboro School Board (1984-86)
Occupation:
U.S. Congresswoman
Description:
Adams has been a Congresswoman for the Greensboro and Charlotte regions for 12 years and was a legislator in the N.C. General Assembly for 20 years prior to that. Her priority issues are what she calls 4Hs: housing ("housing is a fundamental human right"), hunger (including legislation to strengthen federal nutrition programs and encourage public-private partnerships.), healthcare (particularly black maternal health), higher education (she says she is known as "the godmother of HBCUs"). She says she secured $475 million in federal funds for District 12. Adams was investigated in 2023 by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, but she said she was cleared of wrongdoing.
Other personal:
Adams was born in High Point and is a former teacher and art gallery director. She is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She attended high school in Newark, N.J., and has bachelor's and master's degrees from NC A&T State University and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Adams is known for her distinctive collection of hats.