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North Carolina Republicans Pick State Legislator to Replace Edwards on Ballot
Five Republicans are under consideration to replace Chuck Edwards, and the nominee must win a majority at Monday evening’s committee vote.
- On Monday, the North Carolina Republican Party's 11th Congressional District Executive Committee selected state Representative Jennifer Balkcom to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards on the November ballot.
- Congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign last week after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure for inappropriate conduct; Edwards denied wrongdoing and will serve out his term.
- The executive committee considered five potential candidates, including activist Chad Nesbitt and political figure Ken McKim, before NCGOP executive director Zach Almond oversaw finalizing the choice.
- In the November midterm election, Balkcom faces Democratic nominee Jamie Ager, with forecasts giving Democrats a 57 percent chance of victory in the competitive district.
- Emphasizing the need to rebuild Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, Balkcom stated the race is 'too important to sit out' as Republicans defend their narrow House majority.
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