August 11, 2026

Jennifer Balkcom Selected by North Carolina GOP to Replace Chuck Edwards After Harassment Investigation

Jennifer Balkcom has been selected by the North Carolina GOP to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot after he withdrew due to a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
The investigation found that Edwards fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment towards female staffers, leading to recommendations for censure.
Balkcom will compete against Democratic nominee Jamie Ager in the November midterm elections for the 11th congressional district.
She has less than three months to campaign, with absentee ballots starting September 4, and has received endorsements from key Republican figures.

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