"That says to me that people really want to get involved in this process and they understand the urgency of it, and that is so critical," said Adams.
Adams is popular here because she supports quality education, jobs and increasing the state's minimum wage.
"We need to try to find ways to get people back to work get good jobs for people, good benefits," she said.
Republican Party candidate Olga Wright is challenging Adams for her seat in the state legislature. She's one of only a few African-American Republicans running for office here.
She promotes popular ideas like improving education and helping at-risk families. Wright says convincing Democrats to support her is an uphill battle.
"I separate myself from the political divisiveness that propels everything. You know people will not look at me because I am a registered Republican. Party does not matter," said Wright.
On the campaign trail, Adams tells constituents she will fight against budget cuts to programs that matter to her community.
"So we have got one or two things to do - run for office and try to help make a difference there or control those people who are elected to serve you," she said.
Adams and other community leaders say the fact that more African Americans are involved in the political process is a hopeful sign.
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