Jennifer Balkcom

President Donald Trump endorsed North Carolina state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the replacement Republican nominee for the state's 11th Congressional District. This designation came after Trump-backed incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid. Edwards made the announcement following a House Committee on Ethics report that recommended censure due to professional misconduct towards two young female staffers.

Donald Trump endorsed North Carolina state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the new Republican nominee for the 11th Congressional District after incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid. The withdrawal occurred in the wake of a report from the House Committee on Ethics recommending censure against Edwards following findings regarding inappropriate conduct toward young staffers.

North Carolina Republicans selected a replacement for Rep. Chuck Edwards. In November, State lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom is slated to face Jamie Ager.

Following a US House investigation into sexual harassment allegations, Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district. Republicans chose Jennifer Balkcom to replace him, setting up a race against Democratic nominee Jamie Ager. Democrats are banking on low approval ratings and frustration regarding the recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Republicans in North Carolina chose state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the new GOP nominee for the 11th Congressional District. The selection was made by members of the state GOP’s executive committee after Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped out of the race last week.