Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC-12 · U.S. House
Bio
Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford County in the North Carolina General Assembly from her appointment in April 1994 until her election to Congress, succeeded by Ralph C. Johnson.
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Inspired by Seattle Program, Jayapal Bill Would Help US Families Buy Fruits and VeggiesAs Americans face rising grocery prices under President Donald Trump and rally behind progressive policies and primary candidates, US Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Thursday introduced a bill that shows what kind of proposals could become reality with more Democrats…
Common Dreams · July 2, 2026- House Ethics quietly probed NC Dem Alma Adams, 79, for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with female staffer
WASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker was quietly investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly pursuing an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer — but the probe never substantiated the claims and was closed without releasing any public findings…
Freerepublic.com · April 23, 2026 
The Ethics Committee Investigated Rep. Alma Adams for Alleged 'Inappropriate Relationship' With a Staffer (Kadia Goba/NOTUS)Kadia Goba / NOTUS: The Ethics Committee Investigated Rep. Alma Adams for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With a Staffer — Several former aides to Adams, 79, say they were interviewed by the committee in 2023 about the North Carolina Democrat's relatio…
Memeorandum.com · April 23, 2026
'Darkest moments': NC's stunning lesson spurs stark warning for Texas DemsGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Texas GOP’s hugely controversial push to draw five new U.S. House seats, thereby ejecting Democrats and protecting the Republican majority in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms, has lit up national media amid high drama as Lone Star De…
Raw Story · August 14, 2025
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