Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · North Carolina's 12th District

2 candidates on the ballot.1,2,3

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Jack Codiga
Republican Party · Challenger
Alma S. Adams
Democratic Party · Incumbent
Currently represents North Carolina's 12th District in the U.S. House.

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Jack CodigaAlma S. Adams
Party on the ballotRepublican Party1,2,3Democratic Party1,2,3
StatusChallengerIncumbent4
Raised$54,620 through October 14, 20265$483,375 through October 14, 20266
Cash on hand$3,7905$483,9976
Abortion lawHis platform page says life begins at conception and that the right to life is fundamental and should be protected by law in every state, with equal protection for the unborn.7Her campaign website says she supports a woman's right to choose, along with the right to privacy, describes reproductive issues as health care matters for a woman and her doctor to handle privately, and says she will keep working to restore women's rights after the Supreme Court struck down Roe.8,9
Student loan forgivenessHis platform page says the government should stop guaranteeing student loans and that borrowers should be able to declare bankruptcy on student debt under existing law.7
Broad cancellation of student debt
Her campaign website says she will keep working to cancel student debt for borrowers, past and present, who have trouble repaying it, and lists a resolution she introduced with Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Ayanna Pressley that urges the president to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for each American.9
Health insurance systemHis platform page says healthcare should face more market forces, such as price transparency and competition, that health insurance should not be tied to staying in a particular job, and that government healthcare should be phased out along with other welfare programs.7
One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)
Her campaign website says she supports a single-payer health care system, describes health care as a basic human right, and supports prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions.8,9
Social Security benefit levelsHis platform page says all welfare programs, including Social Security, should be reformed and phased out.7Her campaign website says she will oppose efforts to privatize Social Security or cut off funding for Medicare, and that she will advocate for protecting and funding both programs.9

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Jack Codiga — 16 issues
  • Social media content rules
    His platform page says he supports legislation requiring transparency about the algorithms of digital platforms, including letting users view content in chronological order.7
  • Banking and investment rules
    His platform page says banking should be reformed so that banks lend out actual deposits rather than multiplying them through newly created money.7
  • Federal Reserve independence
    His platform page says the Federal Reserve should be abolished, with its oversight placed under the U.S. Treasury, and that the country should go back to a currency backed by assets such as gold and silver.7
  • Tariffs
    His platform page says America should adopt tariffs, along with consumption-based taxes, in a simpler tax system that does without the income and property taxes.7
  • Campaign finance rules
    His campaign website lists a pledge not to accept PAC money. His platform page says AIPAC and other domestic groups that advocate for foreign-aligned policies should have to register as foreign agents, which it says would bar them from taking part in elections and increase transparency about their contributions.7,10
  • Stock trading by members of Congress
    His campaign website lists, in a transparency pledge, that he will not trade individual stocks.10
  • Voter ID
    His platform page says the federal election system should require voter ID and paper ballots.7
  • Who decides on military action
    Require Congress to approve military action in advance, except to defend against an attack
    His platform page says military action should need authorization from Congress, with an exception for urgent situations that call for an immediate response from the executive branch.7
  • Permits to carry concealed guns
    No permit needed for adults who can legally own a gun
    His platform page, under a heading that calls the Second Amendment a person's permit, says states should not impose burdensome legal requirements on carrying a firearm.7
  • Medical transition for minors
    Ban these treatments for minors
    His platform page says people under 18 should not have access to medical procedures for gender transition, and that neither public funds nor government-backed insurance should support them.7
  • Zoning and new housing
    His platform page says zoning should be restricted to situations involving actual infrastructure needs or pollution.7
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    His platform page says illegal immigration should be handled with a structured, enforceable approach that focuses on removing violent offenders and people exploiting government programs, and that people who remain should face clear expectations to assimilate.7
  • Legal immigration levels
    His platform page says work visas should be limited.7
  • Federal income tax rates
    Replace the current income tax with a single flat rate or a national sales tax
    His platform page says the income tax should be abolished, including by repealing the 16th Amendment, and favors taxes based on consumption, plus tariffs, in its place.7
  • Property taxes
    His platform page says he supports a nationwide ban on property taxes and lists property taxes among the taxes that should be abolished.7
  • Data privacy
    His platform page says people should be able to refuse to share personal information and still use digital services, and that it should be a crime for the government and private companies to collude in passing information to the government without a warrant.7
Alma S. Adams — 17 issues
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    Pass broad protections such as the Equality Act
    Her campaign website says more must be done on civil rights for minorities, women and the LGBT community, and lists that she co-sponsors the Equality Act.9
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    Her campaign website says Congress should restore the Voting Rights Act, including by reworking Section 4 so that Section 5 can apply again, and says she supports passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.9
  • Police funding
    Her campaign website says she wants law enforcement and first responders to have adequate resources to protect residents.9
  • Federal minimum wage
    Her campaign website says she wants a higher minimum wage that rises automatically with inflation.9,11
  • Small business loans and programs
    Her campaign website says small businesses need simpler ways to get capital in order to grow.9
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    No public money for private school or homeschooling costs
    Her campaign website says she opposes all school voucher programs and will work to make sure public schools are adequately funded.9
  • Child care costs
    Her campaign website says she will work to expand access to affordable child care.9
  • Food assistance (SNAP)
    Undo the 2025 changes or expand benefits and eligibility
    Her campaign website lists, among her accomplishments, introducing bills to expand SNAP benefits (the Closing the Meal Gap Act and the Food Secure Strikers Act) and opposing $186 billion in SNAP cuts.9,11
  • Paid family and medical leave
    Create a national paid leave program for all workers
    Her campaign website says she supports legislation providing paid family and medical leave benefits and calls expanding and strengthening paid family leave laws the top priority on worker benefits.8,9
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Ban the sale of these rifles
    Her campaign website says Congress should ban some high-powered assault weapons.9
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    Her campaign website says Congress needs to require background checks for firearm purchases and close the gun show loophole.9
  • ACA premium tax credits
    Her campaign website says she supports expanding tax credits that help people afford health insurance.8
  • Federal Medicaid funding
    Her campaign website lists, among her accomplishments, fighting cuts to Medicare and Medicaid in the legislation it calls the One Big Ugly Bill.9
  • Medicaid expansion
    Her campaign website says she fought for decades for North Carolina to expand Medicaid, which the state has since done, and that she pushed to close the Medicaid coverage gap.8,9
  • Large investors buying single-family homes
    Her campaign website lists introducing the American Neighborhoods Protection Act, which it says addresses corporate ownership of single-family homes, among her housing work.9,11
  • Business tax breaks
    Her campaign website says small businesses should get tax cuts so they can create jobs.9
  • High-speed internet access
    Her campaign website lists, under a Helping Charlotte heading, securing $3 billion to bring high-speed internet to over 300,000 homes and businesses.9

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.