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Ashley-Nicole Russell
REPUBLICAN
Ashley-Nicole Russell is running for North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 1, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Ashley-Nicole Russell has a bachelor's degree in political science and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University. She also has a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Professional background
Ashley-Nicole is a collaborative family law attorney. She works at The Law Offices of Ashley Nicole Russell, P.A. She also co-founded Michael & Russell, PLLC, a law firm focusing on adoption law and collaborative family law.
Political background
Ashley-Nicole's campaign for U.S. representative is her first run for public office.
Economy
Supports lower prices and stopping inflation.
Supports a balanced budget, meaning government spending does not exceed revenue.
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Public Safety
Opposes policies that limit access to guns.\.
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Healthcare
Opposes "sex-change procedures for minors."
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Education
Opposes the participation of transgender girls in girls' sports.
Supports "[restoring] parents' rights" and stopping "the radical agenda targeting children."
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Energy & the Environment
As of January 2, 2026, Ashley-Nicole Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Believes in an America First agenda.
Supports "[securing] our borders" by "[finishing] the wall, [funding] enforcement, [and stopping] fentanyl."
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Voting & Elections
Believes the D.C. Republican establishment has not adequately supported President Trump.
Supports term limits for Congress.
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Ethics & Conduct
As of January 2, 2026, Ashley-Nicole Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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