Alma Adams — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

Alma Adams opposed the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill due to concerns about a lack of accountability. She has pledged support for immigrant communities, describing them as a "proud part of the Queen City," and has called for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement practices. Additionally, she announced plans to draft legislation aimed at reforming federal immigration agencies.

“"We don't need the people inside the henhouse investigating the hens, do we, so we need an outside agency to investigate that," Adams said. (WCNC, 2026)”

Congresswoman Alma Adams supports affordable and accessible healthcare, viewing it as a basic human right. She voted to restore bipartisan Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits in January 2026 and opposed a Republican Continuing Resolution in November 2025 for its failure to extend these credits. She also supports a single-payer health care system and championed the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina in 2024.

““I was proud to vote to restore the ACA tax credits today and lower healthcare premium costs for the people of Charlotte-Mecklenburg,” said Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. “Affordable, accessible healthcare is one of the biggest issues facing my constituents but Republican policies—including $1 trillion cuts to Medicaid and $500 billion cuts to Medicare—have only served to raise costs, kick people off their insurance, and eliminate healthcare services across North Carolina. America is suffering from a Republican healthcare crisis that Congress cannot ignore. We must see the ACA tax credit restoration signed into law so we can lower premium costs and finally make life more affordable for everyday Americans.””

Alma Adams, a member of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, advocates for strong environmental policies to combat climate change, curb pollution, and invest in renewable energy. She believes that investing in energy and the environment supports the economy and promotes sustainable development. She voted Nay on the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" (H.R.4758) and the "Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act" (H.R.4626) in February 2026. The LCV Action Fund has endorsed her, citing her support for a clean energy future.

Congresswoman Alma Adams voted "yea" on the "Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act" and the "Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 8296)". She also co-led a Congressional Resolution affirming reproductive freedom as a human right. Adams states that abortion care is healthcare, essential for women's freedom, and its absence contributes to a maternal mortality crisis, especially affecting women of color. She frames reproductive freedom as an issue of autonomy, equity, and dignity.

““I am proud to support this resolution. Abortion care is healthcare and women can’t be free without their right to reproductive freedom. As the United States faces a maternal mortality crisis, draconian abortion bans are costing women their lives. Since Roe was overturned, women living in states that ban abortion are nearly two times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than states where abortion is legal and accessible. For women of color, the maternal mortality rate is even higher. Abortion is a healthcare issue, an autonomy issue, an equity issue, and a dignity issue—we must fight to protect this fundamental right.” — Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), December 10, 2025, from https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-introduces-resolution-declaring-abortion-as-a-human-right-2”

Alma Adams expressed concerns regarding the Trump administration's foreign policy, specifically condemning its unauthorized military action in Venezuela. She also voted against H.R. 7148, a bill that would direct funding to the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, Adams called for independent investigations into instances of federal overreach by agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Patrol.

Alma Adams advocates for strengthening education by increasing federal funding and improving college affordability. She secured over $12 million in grants for colleges in her district and led efforts to release $5.5 billion in K-12 school funding. Adams emphasizes that a college degree is essential for economic mobility and attributes rising costs to public disinvestment, not administrative staffing.

“A college degree remains the surest path to the American Dream. It is still the most reliable engine of economic mobility we have. Rising college costs are not driven by too many advisors, financial aid counselors, or student support staff. They are driven by decades of public disinvestment that have shifted costs onto students, while basic expenses like housing, food, and transportation continue to rise. Cutting staff does not make college more affordable. It makes it harder for students to stay enrolled and finish their degrees." - Ranking Member Alma Adams, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing, February 4, 2026.”

Congresswoman Alma Adams advocates for gun control legislation, citing the need to fight crime, protect citizens, and enhance law enforcement safety. She supports banning certain high-powered assault weapons, closing the gun show loophole, and requiring background checks for firearm purchases. Additionally, Adams proposes improving the tracking of firearms within the country.