Ashley
Bell
Democratic challenger Ashley Bell, a physician associate, runs against Republican incumbent Pat Harrigan in NC's 10th Congressional District.
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Background
Ashley Bell is the Democratic challenger running against Republican incumbent Pat Harrigan in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a Democratic challenger; she won the Democratic primary in March 2026. 6315
Bell is a physician associate and professor whose campaign biography describes approximately 15 years in medicine and 20 years in education. She has worked in emergency medicine, primary care, rural clinics, and telemedicine, and previously served as a public-school teacher and band director before transitioning into healthcare. 1210
Bell holds PA credentials from Wake Forest School of Medicine and a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg; the Charlotte Observer voter guide also lists a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. 12 She was raised in rural East Texas and has lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for several years. 19
This appears to be her first run for public office. Her campaign platform focuses on healthcare access, drawing on her clinical experience in rural and underserved settings. 109
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Physician Associate and Professor
- Website
- ashleybellforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementBell endorsed by Equality NC PAC, Progressive Voters Network, National Women's Political Caucus, and Newtown Action Alliance
Sources list endorsements for Bell from Equality North Carolina PAC, the Progressive Voters Network, the National Women's Political Caucus, and Newtown Action Alliance. Dates of these endorsements were not established in the sources reviewed.
Ashley Bell - iVoterGuide · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsBell calls for universal healthcare and overturning Citizens United in candidate questionnaire
In a Charlotte Observer/News & Observer candidate questionnaire, Bell stated every US citizen should have healthcare covering emergencies, primary care, dental, vision, and behavioral health, and called for getting big money out of politics and overturning Citizens United.
2 of 10th US House District candidates think NC economy is worse. 1 didn’t answer · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingState-certified general-election listing confirms Bell as Democratic candidate for NC-10
The North Carolina state-certified general-election candidate listing, captured September 24, confirmed Bell as the Democratic nominee alongside Republican Pat Harrigan and Libertarian Steven Feldman for the November 3 general election.
Ashley Bell (D) — U.S. Representative, NC-10 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsBell interviewed as physician associate and educator running for Congress
In a published Blue-Lusional Podcast interview, Bell was described as a physician associate and educator making a grassroots run for the NC-10 congressional seat.
Grassroots Candidate Interview: Ashley Bell(Congress NC District 10) · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingBell's FEC report through June 30 shows $76,979 raised and $26,174 cash on hand
Bell's July quarterly FEC report, covering activity through June 30, showed $76,979 raised, $50,805 spent, $26,174 cash on hand, and $8,486 in debts.
Ashley Bell (D) — U.S. Representative, NC-10 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 20pollRagnar Research poll shows Harrigan at 52%, Bell at 37% in NC-10
The only public poll identified in the race, conducted by Ragnar Research (n=400), showed Republican incumbent Pat Harrigan leading Bell 52% to 37%. No newer public poll was identified.
NC-10 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3filingBell wins Democratic primary for NC-10 with 47.3% in six-candidate field
Ashley Bell won the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, capturing 47.3% of the vote in a six-candidate race, securing the Democratic nomination.
NC-10 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) organizationListed among NWPC's 2026 endorsed candidates. nwpc.org · Aug 25, 2026
- Equality North Carolina PAC organizationPAC announced its 2026 endorsement slate on June 1, 2026, listing Bell for U.S. House District 10. equalityncpac.org · Jun 1, 2026
- Track AIPAC organizationAnnounced endorsement on February 17, 2026. x.com · Feb 17, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $84K
- Spent
- $58K
- Cash on hand
- $26K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NC10174(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] NC-10 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] 2 of 10th US House District candidates think NC economy is worse. 1 didn't answer(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] 2 of 10th US House District candidates think NC economy is worse. 1 didn’t answer(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Ashley Bell - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Ashley Bell (D) — U.S. Representative, NC-10 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Grassroots Candidate Interview: Ashley Bell(Congress NC District 10)(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] Endorsed Candidates - National Women's Political Caucus(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
- [8] Ashley Bell, Democratic Candidate for NC's 10th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
- [9] Press Release | Equality North Carolina PAC(opens in a new tab) Jun 1, 2026
- [10] representatives should answer to their constituents first and always, not ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
- [11] Voter Guide: U.S. House District 10 candidates | Charlotte Observer(opens in a new tab) Feb 6, 2026
- [12] Top Campaign Issues — Ashley Bell for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 23, 2025