Federal
U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Jack CodigaRepublican
- Proposes abolishing income and property taxes for consumption taxes
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Jack CodigaRepublican
- Proposes ending government-guaranteed student loans
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
- Opposes school voucher programs
- Co-introduced safeguards on IRS investigations of collegesIn office
- Secured $1.03 million for Johnson C. Smith University equipmentIn office
Housing
Jack CodigaRepublican
No documented position found.
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
- Introduced grants for affordable housing built by faith groupsIn office
Economy & jobs
Jack CodigaRepublican
- Proposes abolishing the Federal Reserve and returning to metal-backed money
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jack CodigaRepublican
- Proposes phasing out welfare programs, including Social Security
- Opposes gender transition procedures for minors
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
- Supports abortion rights
- Reintroduced bills expanding sickle cell disease treatmentIn office
- Introduced Medicare coverage for community health worker servicesIn office
Government & transparency
Jack CodigaRepublican
- Supports federal voter ID and paper ballot requirements
- Proposes requiring AIPAC to register as a foreign agent
- Pledges to refuse PAC money and not trade stocks
Alma S. AdamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.