James Cecil Adams Jr. (born 1949) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

[1] He has represented the 96th district (including constituents in Catawba County) since 2015.

[2] Adams earned his Bachelor of Science in education from The Citadel.

[3] He studied mechanical drawing, computer science and real estate at Catawba Valley Community College and earned his real estate license in 1983.

[3] He has lived in Hickory, North Carolina, since 1975.