John Christopher Codiga

Jack Codiga (full name John Christopher Codiga) is the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 election. To serve in the House, a candidate must be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and be an inhabitant of the state at the time of election ¹.

Codiga earned a high‑school diploma from Scotts Valley High School and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business ¹. He has worked as a finance professional, though specific employers are not listed in the available sources ¹.

In the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, Codiga defeated Addul Ali, capturing 67.3‑67.4% of the vote (6,557‑6,569 votes) to Ali’s 32.6‑32.7% (3,181‑3,183 votes) ¹¹³¹⁶. He advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election, where he will face incumbent Democrat Alma Adams ¹¹⁹.

Codiga’s campaign platform emphasizes monetary reform, advocating the abolition of the Federal Reserve and a return to a gold‑and‑silver‑backed currency managed by the Treasury ¹¹⁵¹⁹. He also supports voter‑ID laws nationwide, limits on immigration work visas, the elimination of all welfare programs (including Social Security), and a “free‑market” approach to economic policy ¹⁵¹⁹. In interviews he frames his candidacy around Christian moral principles and argues that winning the seat is secondary to promoting these ideas ²⁰.

While no official campaign website is listed in the sources, Codiga completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2026, providing detailed responses on his policy positions ¹. His public statements and media coverage highlight a focus on “equal justice under the law” and a desire to bring “sound money” to address housing affordability in the Charlotte‑centric district ¹⁵¹⁹.

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