politics
Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional district
TL;DR
- Jennifer Balkcom has been chosen by Republicans to run for North Carolina's 11th congressional district.
- The incumbent, Chuck Edwards, dropped his re-election bid after an investigation found he likely engaged in sexual harassment.
- Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager in the November midterm elections.
- Democrats are hopeful for Ager's chances due to low presidential approval ratings and frustration over hurricane recovery.
- The US House ethics committee recommended Edwards be censured for fostering a hostile work environment.
- Edwards had defeated Madison Cawthorn in the 2022 Republican primary.