Representative Jay Adams

Political Party: Republican

District: 96

Notable Achievements and Positions: Chairman of the House Committee on Wildlife Resources; received the Governor's Legislator of the Year Award in his freshman year; serves on the State Community College Board and two seats on the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.

Jay Adams is a commercial real estate broker serving his sixth term in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 session. A lifelong resident of Catawba County for over 45 years, he has been actively involved in local organizations, including numerous boards and committees with the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, Western Piedmont Council of Governments, and City of Hickory. He has held chairmanships on several Chamber committees, served on the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Hickory by Choice Committee, and participated in the Unifour Air Quality project and the 1998 Environmental Summit.

Education and Political Experience

Specific education details are not listed in available records. Politically, Adams is a lifelong Republican who has championed economic policies aligning with the Republican Party, contributing to North Carolina's improved economic conditions. He was elected to address economic issues in District 96, leveraging his familiarity with local governments, county government, Chamber of Commerce, and Catawba County Economic Development Corporation. His legislative roles include recommending appointees to key boards.