NCGOP selects Balkcom as NC-11 candidate after US Rep. Edwards’ withdrawal

The meeting takes place less than a week after Edwards dropped out early Wednesday morning.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The North Carolina Republican Party’s 11th Congressional District Executive Committee selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom Monday night as a replacement candidate after incumbent U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew following a U.S. House Ethics report.

The meeting took place less than a week after Edwards dropped out early Wednesday morning. Last Monday, the U.S. House Ethics Committee recommended his censure for inappropriate conduct toward two young women who worked in his office.

Several Republican state …

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