Ashley Bell
D
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 47.3% of the vote over five challengers.
Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, a physician assistant and educator running on lowering health care and housing costs.[4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports Medicare for All and outlawing insurer prior-authorization requirements, drawing on her experience as a physician assistant treating patients who can't afford medication or mental health care.[5]
“As a PA, I understand the crisis from the inside. I've treated patients who can't afford meds, can't access mental health care, and can't get appointments... Prior authorization MUST be outlawed.”
- SupportsProtect legal access to abortion
Lists women's rights among her policy priorities.[5]
In their words — priorities
Background
- Born in Tyler, Texas; graduated from Henderson High School.[4]
- Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston (2003), a graduate degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2011), and a graduate degree from the University of Lynchburg (2019).[4]
- Career experience includes working as a physician assistant and educator; affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Associates, the Physician Assistant Education Association, the American Association of University Professors, and Democratic Women of North Carolina.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $84K · spent $58K · $26K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗