Election 2022: Democrat Ashley Ehasz For U.S. Congress

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Ashley Ehasz is running as a Democrat for U.S. Congress in the 1st Congressional District of Pennsylvania. She is facing Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in the Nov. 8 general election.

Name: Ashley Ehasz
Age: 34
Town of residence: Bensalem
Position sought: U.S. House of Representatives, PA-01

Are you an incumbent? No
Party affiliation: Democratic Party
Family: Single
Education: United States Military Academy at West Point, University of Oxford
Occupation: Candidate for Congress

1. What are the top issues currently facing the nation and how do you plan to address them?

In Congress, I will fight to protect the right to choose and the right to privacy, and get the government out of conversations between patients and doctors. I will expand our social safety net by introducing a public option in healthcare, and advocate for funding that expands economic opportunities in PA-01. My priorities are driven by the concerns I hear from my constituents
everyday, and I will continue to advocate for their needs in Congress.

2. Why are you running for Congress?

The January 6th insurrection was a turning point for me as I thought about whether or not to run for public office. I joined the Army at 17 to defend the Constitution, and protect our nation from enemies both foreign and domestic, and it remains painful to know that veterans like me took part in this after being disillusioned and misled by our nation’s leaders. I grew up in Pennsylvania with a single mother in a challenging home-life, often struggling with mental health and substance
abuse issues. I understand the challenges that children and families in my district are facing every day, and I was given the opportunity to serve my country and defend these families abroad, while their condition worsened at home. I want to fight to defend the Constitution and give these families an honest opportunity to grow and succeed.

3. How will you represent the people of the 1st Congressional District in Congress?

As a commander in the Army, it was my job to ensure that Americans from all races, backgrounds, and creeds worked seamlessly together to achieve a common goal: defending the nation. I will bring this same experience to Congress, working with any member, regardless of party, to achieve
success for my country and my community.