North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2026

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North Carolina's 10th Congressional District
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Filing deadline: December 19, 2025
Primary: March 3, 2026 Primary runoff: May 12, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in North Carolina
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Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 10th Congressional District of North Carolina, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is March 3, 2026, and a primary runoff is May 12, 2026. The filing deadline is December 19, 2025. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
• North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10

Incumbent Pat Harrigan, Ashley Bell, West Caudle, Harry Morley, and Marcus D. Pearson are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Pat Harrigan (R)
		Ashley Bell (D)
		West Caudle (D)
		Harry Morley (D)
		Marcus D. Pearson (D)

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Ashley Bell

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a straight shooter. I am authentic. I am principled. I am not afraid to say what needs to be said. I am brutally honest (just ask my students). I love being told "No" - it motivates me to prove naysayers wrong. I was raised in ruby red rural East Texas by small business owners. My grandfather started an HVAC business in 1957 that still operates today. I was the first in my family to attend college, graduating from the University of Houston - thanks to the Pell grant, academic and music scholarships, and multiple part time jobs to pay my way. I'm not a career politician — I'm a physician associate and teacher who has spent my life in public service. I am the ONLY candidate in this race who has direct, first hand experience with healthcare, education, and national leadership. I understand what it's like to lose a job due to illness, to be denied reasonable accommodations so one can do their job, and to experience financial crisis because of that. It's all happened to me personally, and I know the consequences of poor policies and how they harm working families. Many years ago, I chose North Carolina as my permanent home. I love the people, the places, and the opportunities here. I'm committed to making sure others in NC-10 have access to the opportunities they want to pursue."

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Key Messages

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The United States has the resources to ensure that our citizens are taken care of and given the opportunity they need to succeed. However, current conditions are presenting barriers to that. Everything is too expensive. The "waste, fraud and abuse" people are creating more waste, fraud, and abuse. Millions are losing their healthcare. People can't afford rent, or to buy homes. Children are going hungry. Some veterans - people who have served our country - are homeless and without access to healthcare. And who's really thriving? Billionaires. It is embarrassing that in the greatest country in the world, people can't afford to pay for basic needs. This has to change.

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Our healthcare system is a mess from top to bottom, and has been for as long as most of us can remember. 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. Don't even get me started on arguments with insurance companies. Prior authorization MUST be outlawed. I believe healthcare providers should be calling the shots on healthcare in this country, rather than sleazy, profit driven politicians with no experience in medicine. I believe that healthcare providers have endured enough abuse in the last several years. Frontline healthcare workers (not overpaid CEOs) have to be treated better so that our patients can be treated better.

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I am an action taker. While those currently in office and other candidates just talk about doing things, I actually do them. If we want change, we have to #DoSomething. As a leader in my profession for the last 15 years, I've served on multiple boards of directors and visited Congress often to advocate for my patients, healthcare providers and students. I LOVE fighting corruption, which is good, since there's plenty of it in Congress. When a billion dollar ed-tech company tried to exploit my students for money in exchange for poor quality education, I teamed up with the Wall Street Journal and the US Department of Education to expose their lack of ethics and poor business practices. Not long after, that company filed bankruptcy.

West Caudle

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am West Caudle, a life-long resident of Northwest North Carolina. My family goes back over six generations to the same family farm in Yadkin County, North Carolina. With professional experience in local law enforcement, as a public school teacher, a small business owner, and in the public business sector in management and consulting roles; I bring a wide scope and vision for addressing the many issues that tear at the fabric of our society. I have watched as politicians from both sides of the aisle have made promises and failed repeatedly to make good on them. In our rural communities farmers have been left by the wayside as land sits idle, input costs skyrocket, and returns dwindle. In our towns and cities communities are left behind as factories close and small businesses have to fight tooth and nail to survive. Kids graduate and move away. Access to retail and food stores are a haul. Local schools go underfunded, overcrowded, and in need of costly repairs. In short not only do we deserve better but better is possible with leadership willing to fight for the communities we call home, answer to the people, and not only say what they mean but mean what they say. We may not always agree, but I'll always listen and work to achieve the best outcomes for everyone. Ideology can separate us but on the details I've found that we often agree. I love our home and I humbly ask that you support me in my mission to deliver for our area, our families, and our future."

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The cost of living is outrageous, out of touch, unnecessary, etc. I will always put people over corporate profits and that is going to make me a lot of wealthy opposition. I will work tirelessly to solve the affordability crisis gripping the nation. We shouldn't be faced with the decision to put gas in the car to get to work or get groceries for the week. Kids shouldn't show up to school tired and hungry. Families should be able to afford quality child care. The list goes on but life is meant to be lived and we shouldn't have the joy of life squeezed out of us just to survive.

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Healthcare should not be an economic system. In the United States a medical issue should never bankrupt someone. Insurance companies should not profit billions of dollars off the hard working people simply trying to survive or have a say in what procedure or medication you can have. Most importantly, medical decisions are between the patient and the physician. Politicians have more than enough to worry about instead of attempting to legislate what someone can and cannot do with their body.

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Education and opportunity. These two things can and will solve almost every ill we get hung up on. Fully funded public education, affordable college/university education, skilled trade training and apprenticeships. Each of these leads to a top of the line work force, innovators and innovation, job creation, and a thriving economy. When people succeed, we succeed. Success keeps families together and crime decreases. When petty crime decreases as a way of survival, violence and addiction shrink. Fully fund public education and watch us take off.

Harry Morley

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Harry Morley, a public school teacher, lifelong advocate for working families, and candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th District. I grew up in Fayetteville, the son of an Army officer who worked his way up from the bottom, not through West Point, but through dedication, perseverance, and service. Inspired by that example, I earned my Eagle Scout rank, where I saw the power of leadership and community service and committed early to living those values. I’ve taught exceptional children for over two decades, hold National Board Certification and a Master’s in Education, and have worked with at-risk youth through the Eckerd Wilderness Program. My leadership was quickly recognized not through titles, but by the trust of students, families, and colleagues. I’ve lived the reality many in our district face — wondering whether to see a doctor, picking up extra jobs to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck. I won’t just listen to my constituents — I will hear them and work to address their real needs. I’m running to represent the everyday people of District 10 — because I’ve walked in their shoes."

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Economic Struggles & Working-Class Representation I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I know what it’s like to ask, “Can we afford to go to the doctor?” or “Do I need to get a second job just to make ends meet?” I’ve been there — and that’s exactly why I’m running. Too many people in our district are working hard but still getting left behind. They deserve someone in Washington who understands what they’re going through and will fight to change it.

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Education & Support for All Students As a public school teacher, I’ve spent my career working with students with disabilities and at-risk youth. I’ve seen how strong public education can change lives — and I’ve also seen how underfunding and neglect hold our kids back. Every child deserves a real chance to succeed, no matter their ZIP code. That means fully funding our schools, supporting our teachers, and investing in families — not in political games.

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Healthcare Access, Especially in Rural Areas In too many parts of our district, people can’t get the healthcare they need — either because it’s too far away, too expensive, or both. I know what that’s like. I’ve had to make those same tough calls with my own family. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. I’ll fight to expand access and lower costs so that no one has to choose between their health and their rent.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Ashley Bell (D)

The United States has the resources to ensure that our citizens are taken care of and given the opportunity they need to succeed. However, current conditions are presenting barriers to that.

Everything is too expensive. The "waste, fraud and abuse" people are creating more waste, fraud, and abuse. Millions are losing their healthcare. People can't afford rent, or to buy homes. Children are going hungry. Some veterans - people who have served our country - are homeless and without access to healthcare. And who's really thriving? Billionaires.

It is embarrassing that in the greatest country in the world, people can't afford to pay for basic needs. This has to change.

Our healthcare system is a mess from top to bottom, and has been for as long as most of us can remember. 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. Don't even get me started on arguments with insurance companies. Prior authorization MUST be outlawed.

I believe healthcare providers should be calling the shots on healthcare in this country, rather than sleazy, profit driven politicians with no experience in medicine. I believe that healthcare providers have endured enough abuse in the last several years. Frontline healthcare workers (not overpaid CEOs) have to be treated better so that our patients can be treated better.

I am an action taker. While those currently in office and other candidates just talk about doing things, I actually do them. If we want change, we have to #DoSomething.

As a leader in my profession for the last 15 years, I've served on multiple boards of directors and visited Congress often to advocate for my patients, healthcare providers and students.

I LOVE fighting corruption, which is good, since there's plenty of it in Congress. When a billion dollar ed-tech company tried to exploit my students for money in exchange for poor quality education, I teamed up with the Wall Street Journal and the US Department of Education to expose their lack of ethics and poor business practices. Not long after, that company filed bankruptcy.

West Caudle (D)

The cost of living is outrageous, out of touch, unnecessary, etc.

I will always put people over corporate profits and that is going to make me a lot of wealthy opposition.

I will work tirelessly to solve the affordability crisis gripping the nation.

We shouldn't be faced with the decision to put gas in the car to get to work or get groceries for the week. Kids shouldn't show up to school tired and hungry. Families should be able to afford quality child care.

The list goes on but life is meant to be lived and we shouldn't have the joy of life squeezed out of us just to survive.

Healthcare should not be an economic system.

In the United States a medical issue should never bankrupt someone. Insurance companies should not profit billions of dollars off the hard working people simply trying to survive or have a say in what procedure or medication you can have.

Most importantly, medical decisions are between the patient and the physician. Politicians have more than enough to worry about instead of attempting to legislate what someone can and cannot do with their body.

Education and opportunity. These two things can and will solve almost every ill we get hung up on.

Fully funded public education, affordable college/university education, skilled trade training and apprenticeships. Each of these leads to a top of the line work force, innovators and innovation, job creation, and a thriving economy.

When people succeed, we succeed. Success keeps families together and crime decreases. When petty crime decreases as a way of survival, violence and addiction shrink.

Fully fund public education and watch us take off.

Harry Morley (D)

Economic Struggles & Working-Class Representation

I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I know what it’s like to ask, “Can we afford to go to the doctor?” or “Do I need to get a second job just to make ends meet?” I’ve been there — and that’s exactly why I’m running. Too many people in our district are working hard but still getting left behind. They deserve someone in Washington who understands what they’re going through and will fight to change it.

Education & Support for All Students

As a public school teacher, I’ve spent my career working with students with disabilities and at-risk youth. I’ve seen how strong public education can change lives — and I’ve also seen how underfunding and neglect hold our kids back. Every child deserves a real chance to succeed, no matter their ZIP code. That means fully funding our schools, supporting our teachers, and investing in families — not in political games.

Healthcare Access, Especially in Rural Areas

In too many parts of our district, people can’t get the healthcare they need — either because it’s too far away, too expensive, or both. I know what that’s like. I’ve had to make those same tough calls with my own family. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. I’ll fight to expand access and lower costs so that no one has to choose between their health and their rent.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ashley Bell (D)

Saving Democracy, Affordability, Medicare for All, Public Education funding and access, Affordable Higher Education, Disability Rights, Women's Rights, Human Rights

West Caudle (D)

Public Education, Public Safety, Veterans and Military Affairs, Worker's Rights and Workforce Development, Agriculture, and Small Business Development.

Harry Morley (D)

I’ve spent my career in the classroom, working with students with disabilities and at-risk youth. That’s why I’m passionate about fully funding public education. Every child deserves a real shot at success, no matter their ZIP code or income. Our schools are underfunded, our teachers underpaid, and our students overlooked. I’ve seen what happens when we invest in education — and what’s lost when we don’t. This isn’t just policy to me, it’s personal. In Congress, I’ll fight to rebuild public education, support our teachers, and make sure every child and family in our district knows they matter.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ashley Bell (D)

Elected officials must remember that they are elected to serve the people. Too many elected officials go into politics to get rich, and our current laws aren't doing much to prevent that. Elected officials should be honest, have integrity, and be willing to put country above party. They should not sell out to donors or special interests, and put the needs of their constituents above their own. They must be able to understand and educate on complex issues, be accessible, and be open to learning.

West Caudle (D)

Integrity, honesty, selflessness, compassion, willingness to listen, adaptability, accountability, empathy, and a servants heart.

Harry Morley (D)

Elected officials must never forget their primary responsibility: to represent the people of their district. That means making informed decisions based on the needs and voices of their constituents. Integrity and transparency are essential. Representatives should maintain open, accessible lines of communication and actively invite public input. Hosting regular town halls across every county — not just during campaign season — fosters trust and accountability. These gatherings should be welcoming spaces where honest questions are heard and answered. Most importantly, true public service requires humility, commitment, and a deep sense of duty to the district and to the country.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Harry Morley (D)

As an Eagle Scout, I strive to live by the Scout Law, especially the values of trustworthiness and loyalty. When faced with obstacles, I don’t back down. I meet them with tenacity and a commitment to finding real solutions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Ashley Bell (D)

The core responsibility of a Member of Congress is to serve the people of this district — not a party, not special interests, not national political celebrities. That means listening to the community, understanding our needs, and making decisions that put North Carolina families first.

Second, it’s the job of Congress to write and pass laws that actually improve people’s lives. That includes lowering healthcare costs, investing in education and workforce training, supporting small businesses, protecting our freedoms, and strengthening rural communities.

Third, a representative must provide real oversight — making sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely, holding government agencies accountable, and keeping our democracy strong and stable.

Finally, we have a responsibility to deliver for the district: bringing home resources, helping constituents navigate federal agencies, supporting veterans, and being present and accessible in the community.

West Caudle (D)

As someone elected to represent the people, that responsibility applies in representing all constituents not just those that fall under a party affiliation.

We must be out in the communities we represent for more than photo-ops and small group speeches. Hold regular regional office hours, be approachable, hold regular town halls across the district.

Most importantly listen. To the good, bad, and ugly. We do not always view things from the same lens but when we get out of the weeds and get down to business we often agree far more than we disagree. It's time to have a little more humility from our elected officials.

Harry Morley (D)

A representative’s core responsibility is to serve the people of their district. That means actively participating in committee work, showing up to vote, and drafting legislation that reflects the priorities of the communities they serve. Representatives must ensure their constituents’ voices guide their decisions — not party politics or personal ambition.

What legacy would you like to leave?

West Caudle (D)

When my time is done I would like to be remembered as someone who stood for not only what they believed in but for right. For my legacy to be centered on selflessness, honesty, and accountability. For even that those that might disagree with me to honestly say that they trusted my intention and my word.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Ashley Bell (D)

I remember the election between George HW Bush and Michael Dukakis. I was 6 years old. I remember it because I liked the name Michael more than I liked the name George so I made a sign saying "Michael Dukakis for President" and taped it on my bedroom door. My Republican parents were mortified. In hindsight, maybe this was foreshadowing for my later switch to the Democrat party.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Ashley Bell (D)

I worked for my family's HVAC company doing administrative work one summer, and then I became an administrative assistant for our high school band (while I was still in high school). That encompassed my senior year in high school.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Harry Morley (D)

A New Sensation by INXS.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Harry Morley (D)

I've spent my entire life navigating the challenges of dyslexia. It hasn’t just meant working harder to put my thoughts into writing — it’s also pushed me to think more deeply, making meaningful connections in order to fully understand what I read. As a child, the stigma often made me feel less than my peers. But I met that challenge head-on, ultimately earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Master’s in Education, and five teaching certifications — including National Board Certification.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Ashley Bell (D)

The House is closest to the people. Every member represents a relatively small district, and they stand for election every two years. That structure forces the House to stay responsive, accessible, and accountable. It’s designed to reflect the current needs, struggles, and priorities of everyday Americans.

Harry Morley (D)

The House is the closest connection the people have to their federal government. It was designed to reflect the will of the public, and it must always remain accessible, responsive, and accountable.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Ashley Bell (D)

I believe it's vital for representatives to have previous experience in leadership of some sort. While previous experience in government or politics might be helpful procedurally, that must be balanced with ensuring that we don't have representatives that build too much power or stay in office too long.

Harry Morley (D)

I believe prior experience as an advocate — whether through a union, nonprofit, or community organization — is incredibly valuable. That kind of hands-on engagement prepares representatives to understand real-world issues and build coalitions to solve them. Experience in government can help, but it’s no substitute for genuine connection and service.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Ashley Bell (D)

First, we must confront the crisis of affordability.

Families are being squeezed by the rising cost of healthcare, housing, childcare, medications, and education. If people can’t afford to live, work, and raise a family in their own communities, then the American Dream slips further away. Fixing this means lowering healthcare and prescription costs, expanding the workforce, rebuilding the middle class, and investing in small businesses and local economies.

Second, we face deep threats to our democratic stability. Our country is more polarized than at any point in modern history. Trust in institutions is falling. Political violence, disinformation, and attacks on election integrity are real dangers. Protecting democracy means defending the rule of law, ensuring safe and fair elections, and electing leaders who will lower the temperature instead of inflaming division.

Third, we must prepare for global competition and technological change.

From cybersecurity and AI to supply chain security, climate challenges, global health threats, and our role on the world stage, the next decade will move fast. We need to strengthen our workforce, upgrade infrastructure, and protect national security without losing sight of our values or our alliances.

West Caudle (D)

Our greatest challenge is bridging the economic gaps between the small group at the top and hardworking Americans. That separation is guarded by the manufactured partisan divides driven by corporate media with no guardrails on the truth.

Harry Morley (D)

Our greatest challenge is ensuring that all citizens have access to basic services — healthcare, education, housing, and food. At the same time, the environmental crisis will increasingly threaten our food supply and economic stability. We must adopt sustainable farming practices and take urgent action to reduce carbon emissions before the damage becomes irreversible.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Ashley Bell (D)

I believe the two-year term has an important purpose: it keeps the House closely tied to the people.

The founders designed it so representatives would stay accessible, responsive, and accountable. If your community’s needs change, you shouldn’t have to wait six years to get new leadership.

However, I also recognize the downside: it forces members of Congress into a nonstop campaign cycle. Too many representatives spend more time fundraising and playing political games than governing. So while I respect the two-year term as part of our constitutional design, I believe the real solution is not lengthening terms; it’s fixing the political incentives.

That means reducing the influence of big money, pushing for stronger ethics laws, ending partisan gerrymandering, and building a system where representatives can focus more on serving their district and less on campaigning.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Ashley Bell (D)

I believe term limits can help restore accountability and trust in our government. No one should make a lifetime career out of a job that’s supposed to be about public service. When people stay in Congress for decades, it disconnects them from the everyday lives of the people they represent.

However, term limits alone aren’t enough. We also need to fix the money system that keeps the same politicians in office year after year. That means reducing the influence of big donors, ending gerrymandering, and strengthening ethics rules. Otherwise, term limits just shuffle the same power from one insider to another.

So yes, I support term limits, but as part of a bigger plan to make Congress more responsive, less corrupt, and more focused on results instead of re-election. Keeping fresh voices in Washington is essential to a healthy democracy.

West Caudle (D)

Experience is important. But with 330 million Americans and our population growing leadership shouldn't be reserved to a select few hundred.

I support a limit on consecutive terms. Say 4 terms in the House, a total of 8 years, you could then run for higher or lower office but not for US House again. After 2 terms, 4 years, you could be eligible again. This is just an example that could apply to other offices.

The goal is to eliminate the overwhelming advantage of incumbency. If you do a respectable job and the voters want to give you another round of holding office that opportunity exists but you have to do more to earn it than get elected and immediately start campaigning for the next election and neglect your elected duties.

Harry Morley (D)

strongly support term limits. I believe in a “rule of three”: One term to learn the job, one to effectively serve the district, and one to advance key legislation. After that, it’s time to step aside and make room for new voices. Six years in the House and eighteen in the Senate is long enough.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ashley Bell (D)

This might sound odd for a Democrat, but I really respect and admire Liz Cheney. I don't agree with a lot of her policies, but she always put country over party, never compromised her values, and did the right thing even when she knew it would destroy her political career.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Ashley Bell (D)

The stories that are the most memorable to me are the ones from residents who have or are struggling with healthcare access and/or insurance. They are also the most frustrating, because we should not be in a position in America where anyone has difficulty accessing or paying for healthcare.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Ashley Bell (D)

The United States has never been a country where one side gets everything it wants. Our system was built to force debate, negotiation, and consensus. When leaders refuse to compromise, nothing gets done, crises get worse, and families pay the price.

To me, compromise doesn’t mean abandoning your values.

It means being mature enough to sit down with people you disagree with, find common ground, and move our communities forward. We can hold firm on our principles while still looking for practical solutions.

West Caudle (D)

Compromise and negotiation are the fundamentals upon which our government was created.

Harry Morley (D)

Absolutely. Representatives should work together to craft laws that reflect shared priorities. No party has a monopoly on good ideas — collaboration is essential to passing legislation that truly serves the people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Ashley Bell (D)

With the House controlling where revenue bills begin, representatives have a responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely. That means bipartisan oversight, smart budgeting, and resisting wasteful spending driven by political favors instead of real community needs.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Ashley Bell (D)

Any investigations should be aimed at getting the truth for the American people. They should not be influenced by partisan politics or aimed at getting revenge on political enemies. They should also be conducted in the shortest time frame possible that can responsibly, thoroughly, and ethically lead to a conclusion.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Ashley Bell (D)

Michael Fanone

What committees interest you?

Harry Morley (D)

Agriculture, Education, and Small Business. These directly affect the lives of people in District 10, and they’re where I believe I can do the most good.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Harry Morley (D)

I believe every financial decision made by government should be available for public review. Spending reports and financial records should be easy to access, clearly reported by independent bodies like the Government Accountability Office, and subject to regular oversight. Transparency isn’t optional — it’s the backbone of public trust.

What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?

Ashley Bell (D)

With issues as complex as this, I think it's important to start with the ultimate goal in mind. For AI, there should be guardrails that protect privacy, prevent discrimination, keep Americans’ personal data safe, prevent deepfakes and election manipulation, and ensure AI is safe in healthcare, transportation, and national security applications.

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Ashley Bell (D)

One party is currently actively attempting to suppress the rights and abilities of certain American citizens to vote. To that end, we should expand early voting, increase number of polling sites and expand open times, increase trained poll observers, and ensure each polling place has clear procedures to follow should there be an equipment failure, a question about the integrity of the process or a problem with a ballot. We should also make voter registration more straightforward and accessible, and ensure same day voter registration for those eligible. Finally (and this is a huge issue in NC right now), each board of elections and their officials should be nonpartisan. It is the most obvious conflict of interest to have one political party be in complete control of administration of elections.

West Caudle (D)

I fully support automatic, compulsory voter registration using the Social Security identification system. Where when a Social Security number is issued with that person's date of birth, upon the 18th birthday that person is automatically registered to vote.

States would then be left to maintain voter files according to Social Security records and voter registration should no longer be a weapon of suppression.

As for the act of casting ballots there should be independent state boards responsible for redistricting and administering elections where votes are cast on paper and tabulated by electronic readers that will allow for hand, visual recount and audits.

Mail-in ballots have been safe and utilized especially by overseas military personnel for centuries and should not be a weapon of voter suppression.

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• Marcus D. Pearson
• Pat Harrigan

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Pat Harrigan	Republican Party	$547,244	$340,523	$259,562	As of September 30, 2025
Ashley Bell	Democratic Party	$8,161	$6,443	$1,673	As of September 30, 2025
West Caudle	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Harry Morley	Democratic Party	$4,830	$0	$5,010	As of September 30, 2025
Marcus D. Pearson	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/2/2025	11/25/2025	11/18/2025	11/11/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in North Carolina, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
North Carolina	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	5% of registered voters in the same party or 200, whichever is greater	$1,740	12/19/2025	Source
North Carolina	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1.5% of all registered N.C. voters in the district, as of January 1 of the election year.	$1,740	12/19/2025	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

District analysis

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See also

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Footnotes

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

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Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

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Alma Adams (D)

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Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

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