2026 midterms · North Carolina · November 3

North Carolina’s 12th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 12th District on November 3, 2026: Alma Adams (D, incumbent) and Jack Codiga (R). Now held by Alma Adams (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 4).

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North Carolina’s 12th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
North Carolina 12
Solid D
Average of 4; all agree
Each forecaster for North Carolina 12
  • Cook Political Report: Solid D (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid D (Apr 10, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid D (Mar 7, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid D (Jul 14, 2026)
Jack Codiga
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 12th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alma Adams (D, incumbent) and Jack Codiga (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 12th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 12th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (4 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in North Carolina?

Check your registration on North Carolina’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.