Ashton Clemmons

Politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives

What is Ashton Clemmons known for?

Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, born on September 2, 1983, in Alamance County, North Carolina, is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She has been serving the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2019, representing the 57th district, which primarily covers areas in north-central Guilford County. In addition to her legislative role, Clemmons has held the office of Deputy Minority Leader since January 1, 2023.

In terms of her academic credentials, Clemmons is well-educated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in School Leadership from Harvard University, and a Doctorate of Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Leveraging this extensive education, she has successfully worked as a school principal in Rockingham and Guilford counties and served as an assistant superintendent of the Thomasville City Schools.

Electoral successes have played a significant role in Clemmons's career. She first won the election on November 6, 2018, securing a compelling sixty-eight percent of the vote. She has since been consistently re-elected in 2020 and 2022. Her successful political career propelled her to the role of the Deputy Minority Leader at the onset of the 2023-2024 Session.

Over different legislative sessions, Clemmons has been assigned to several committees, demonstrating her versatility and commitment. Her assignments include Commerce, Education - Community Colleges, Education - K-12, Finance, and the Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. She also served on the Marine Resources and Aqua Culture committee during the 2021-2022 session.

Impressive electoral outcomes have marked Clemmons's political career. In the 2022 election, Clemmons secured 55.07% of the votes. Previous numbers were even more striking, with Clemmons winning 68.34% of the votes in 2020 and 67.57% in 2018.

Further information about Ashton Wheeler Clemmons can be found on her official website, clemmonsfornc.org.