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Alma Adams (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's 12th Congressional District. She assumed office on November 12, 2014. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025.

Adams (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 12th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2024 election.

Adams was elected to the U.S. House in a special election to fill the seat of former Rep. Melvin Watt (D). She was sworn in on November 12, 2014, to complete the remaining seven weeks of Watt's term. After swearing in, Adams became the 100th female member of the congressional class, beating the previous record of 99. Concurrent with the special election, Adams also won election to the 114th Congress.

Adams served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 58. She was appointed to the chamber in 1994, and she resigned from the seat on October 31, 2014.

Adams earned her B.S. and M.S. from North Carolina A&T University. She later earned her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Adams has worked as an art professor at Bennett College.