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Gale Adcock

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Nurse practitioner

Gale Adcock is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 16 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Gale Adcock grew up in Virginia, and lives in Cary, North Carolina. Adcock earned a nursing diploma from Virginia Baptist Hospital, a bachelor's degree in nursing from East Carolina University in 1978, and a graduate degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. Her career experience includes working as a nurse practitioner and as chief health officer at SAS Institute. Adcock served as president of the North Carolina Nurses Association and chair of the North Carolina Center for Nursing. She also became a member of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.[1][2]

Graduate:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1987
Bachelor's:
East Carolina University, 1978

Campaign themes

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Adcock's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]

Creating Jobs & Growing Our Economy

Excerpt: "Growing our economy and creating good jobs will require investing in our workforce, supporting our small businesses, and recruiting new companies. When it comes to innovation and research, North Carolina is a leader in the South. We can build on this reputation and grow our middle class by preparing our citizens for the good paying, highly-skilled jobs of the future."

Ensuring Access To Quality Health Care

Excerpt: "As a Nurse Practitioner I understand that every citizen deserves access to quality health care. I will work to expand insurance coverage and make sure that every citizen has access to the health care providers that they need."

Preserving Public Education

Excerpt: "Public education is the primary engine of economic growth in North Carolina. Right now it's stuck in reverse. To ensure innovation and opportunity tomorrow, we must invest in our classrooms, colleges, and universities today. That means recruiting and retaining the best teachers and making college affordable for every family."

Protecting Our Environment

Excerpt: "Every citizen deserves access to clean air, clean water, and open spaces. It is the duty of the legislature to be good stewards of these resources and to ensure that they are protected and available for generations to come."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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