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North Carolina Republicans pick replacement for embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 11 August 2026, 12:12 UTC By Anna Liss-Roy 1 min read
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Republicans in North Carolina have chosen a new nominee to run in a competitive House district after the incumbent, Rep. Chuck Edwards, said he was dropping his reelection bid following an ethics report detailing his conduct toward two young female staffers. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVENorth Carolina Republicans pick replacement for embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards State lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager, a fifth-generation farmer, in November.

Republicans in North Carolina have chosen a new nominee to run in a competitive House district after the incumbent, Rep. Chuck Edwards, said he was dropping his reelection bid following an ethics report detailing his conduct toward two young female staffers. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVENorth Carolina Republicans pick replacement for embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards State lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager, a fifth-generation farmer, in November.
North Carolina (LOCATION) Republicans (ORG) Chuck Edwards (PERSON) House (ORG) LIVENorth (ORG) Jennifer Balkcom (PERSON) Democrat (ORG) Jamie Ager (PERSON)
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