Jessica Morel

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Jessica Morel

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2003

Graduate

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Medical

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011

Personal

Profession

Physician

Contact

Campaign website

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Jessica Morel (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Morel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jessica Morel was born in Oxford. Morel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in 2003, a graduate degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008, and a D.O. from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. Her career experience includes working as a physician and paramedic.

Elections

2022

See also: North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Wiley Nickel defeated Bo Hines in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wiley Nickel (D)	51.6	143,090
		Bo Hines (R)	48.4	134,256

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 277,346
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Calvin Thomas (Independent)
• Steve Holland (Independent)
• Jacques Youngblood (Independent)
• Scott Blake (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Wiley Nickel defeated Sam Searcy, Jamie Campbell Bowles, Nathan Click, and Denton Lee in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wiley Nickel	51.6	23,155
		Sam Searcy	22.9	10,284
		Jamie Campbell Bowles	9.4	4,217
		Nathan Click	8.6	3,866
		Denton Lee	7.4	3,311

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,833
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Josh Remillard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bo Hines	32.1	17,602
		DeVan Barbour IV	22.6	12,426
		Kelly Daughtry	16.9	9,300
		Kent Keirsey	11.3	6,223
		Renee Ellmers	9.4	5,176
		Chad Slotta	5.6	3,074
		Jessica Morel	1.3	738
		Kevin Alan Wolff	0.6	344

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,883
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bill Brewster (R)
• Karen Bentley (R)
• Grayson Haff (R)
• John Aneralla (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessica Morel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a psychiatrist board certified in adult and addiction psychiatry with a specialization in forensics. I cover several ERs and community clinics. Prior to and during medical school I worked as a paramedic in both urban and rural areas. Coming from a Gold star military family I have a passion for veterans Healthcare. I am a federal whistle-blower against the VAMC and have faced years of retaliation. Through my varied experiences I understand what corruption is doing to our nations Healthcare and it is time more physicians become involved in legislation, not only because we understand the needs of our communities, we have a fundamental responsibility to protect our patients. If the last two years has shown us anything, it is that we are losing our Healthcare rights in leaps and bounds because ours legislators do not understand the decisions they are being tasked with making.

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?

• We need more Physicians involved in Healthcare Legislation.
• Whistle-blower protections are not being enforced and they are key to eliminating corruption.
• Constitutional rights are being violated on many fronts and we need to fight for accountability.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Many, Healthcare, Veterans Healthcare, the Opiod epidemic, Mental Health reform, refunding/training first responders, 2nd ammendment rights, whistle-blower protections, immigration reform, addressing ground water contamination, bail reform, and protection of patient privacy and autonomy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My parents have always been fantastic role models encouraging me to speak up, be an independent thinker, and to always let my moral compass guide me even if it isn't the "popular" thing to do.

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

Integrity and honesty. Without them you are useless

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

I am honest even if it isn't what you want to hear. I stand up for what I believe in even if it costs me personally and professionally. I am a giving person. I am educated but I have ample life experience. I worked 3-4 jobs to support my education, nothing in life was handed to me. I have strong morals, values, and work ethic. As a result of the above, at the end of the day I sleep well knowing I did the best I could and always acted with integrity.

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

As a military family there are many events that hold meaning for us growing up. The riots in LA when I was in elementary school, the bridge collapses in Southern CA due to earth quakes, several hurricanes that devastated the Florida panhandle, Desert storm, 911 and the DC sniper in college, the list goes on.

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

Working at the local movie theater, 1.5yrs.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Sadly most of my reading over the last years has been academic. Knee jerk reaction is a kids book Swimmy.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

This is taxing my brain but obviously a smart , strong, successful female character that enforces the law.

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

I do not recall and you will not trap me into suffering for hours again.

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

It's not that uniquely different from the Senate except in shear numbers. The House is supposed to represent a cross section of the American population and work together with the American people in mind to consider their best interests with legislature.

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

Not necessarily, in fact there are too many career politicians and not enough representatives that have the experiences of the average American citizen in order to act in their interest from an informed position.

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

Undoing the corruption that has been woven into American politics for decades.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Several including the Judicial, Healthcare, and Environmental protections.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

NA

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

4-8 years would be better. It takes time to learn the process and affect change.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I 100% support term limits.

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

I am fond of Senator Rand Paul. He has a strongly held moral belief system, he is well spoken, and this past year he has been a strong advocate for patient rights.

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?

My daily job is to listen to my patient's struggles. They come from all walks of life. What it impresses upon me is that everyone has struggles and trauma. If society would take the time to listen to one another instead of competing for the title of "most wronged" or "biggest victim," we might actually be able to move forward productively and in a much more understanding fashion.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Society is terrible with taking a joke these days... I'll save these for my inner circle.

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

Yes it is necessary; equally as necessary is hearing all sides wether it changes your outlook is inconsequential. To make fair and educated decisions one must always keep an open mind.

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?

The government spending is out of control and funds are being misallocated. Big bundle bills need to stop to put an end to this government waste.

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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)

District 6

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)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (4)