November 3, 2026 election: North Carolina votes on a new congressional map. Everyone who lives in the current 12th District votes in District 12.
- District 12. On the ballot: Jack Codiga (Republican); Alma S. Adams (Democratic).
To confirm your own district, use the North Carolina voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District is represented by Alma S. Adams (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of North Carolina’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. North Carolina uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (Session Law 2025-95), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
754,074
Median Household Income
$77,079
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
D+46
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Alma S. Adams and North Carolina's 12th Congressional District
Alma S. Adams, a member of the Democratic Party, represents North Carolina's 12th Congressional District and has held the seat since November 12, 2014. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-1510. Official site: adams.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Alma S. Adams (D)
119th Congress • Democrat • Representing this district since November 12, 2014
Alma S. Adams currently represents North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Jack Codiga, Republican
- Alma S. Adams, Democratic Incumbent
This list is for District 12 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Friday, October 9 Application must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Friday, October 9 |
| Register in person | Friday, October 9 |
| Same-day registration | After October 9, you can register and vote the same day at an early voting site through October 31. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. Online registration is through NCDMV for eligible DMV customers. |
| Early in-person voting | October 15 to October 31 Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on October 31. |
| Request a mail ballot | Tuesday, October 20 Request by 5 p.m. on October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7:30 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the North Carolina voter lookup. Dates come from the North Carolina election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in North Carolina are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for North Carolina: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1510
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district lies within Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. Its largest city is Charlotte (about 875,000).
This page covers North Carolina 12th District, including its current U.S. House representative, district map, ZIP codes, and 2026 election details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents North Carolina's 12th Congressional District?
Alma S. Adams (D) represents North Carolina's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Alma S. Adams a member of?
Alma S. Adams is a member of the Democratic Party.
How can I contact Alma S. Adams?
You can reach Alma S. Adams by phone at 202-225-1510 or through their official website at https://adams.house.gov.
When does Alma S. Adams's current term end?
Alma S. Adams's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is North Carolina's 12th Congressional District?
North Carolina's 12th Congressional District is located in the state of North Carolina and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Alma S. Adams represent?
Alma S. Adams has represented North Carolina's 12th Congressional District since November 12, 2014. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Alma S. Adams's district?
The boundary map for North Carolina's 12th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Alma S. Adams on?
Alma S. Adams sits on House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Alma S. Adams still in Congress?
This site shows Alma S. Adams holding North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in North Carolina
ZIP Codes in North Carolina's 12th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 32 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
18 of these ZIP codes also extend into another North Carolina district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 28078 (also in the 6th and 14th), 28105 (also in the 8th), 28134 (also in the 14th), 28208 (also in the 14th), 28210 (also in the 14th), 28213 (also in the 8th), 28214 (also in the 14th), 28215 (also in the 8th).
- 28078
- 28105
- 28134
- 28202
- 28203
- 28204
- 28205
- 28206
- 28207
- 28208
View all 32 ZIP codes in this district
- 28078
- 28105
- 28134
- 28202
- 28203
- 28204
- 28205
- 28206
- 28207
- 28208
- 28209
- 28210
- 28211
- 28212
- 28213
- 28214
- 28215
- 28216
- 28217
- 28223
- 28226
- 28227
- 28244
- 28262
- 28269
- 28270
- 28273
- 28274
- 28277
- 28278
- 28280
- 28282
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Thom Tillis (R), Ted Budd (R)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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