North Carolina Republicans have selected state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace Chuck Edwards, who withdrew from the race following a sexual harassment investigation. Balkcom will compete against Democrat Jamie Ager in the upcoming midterm elections for the 11th congressional district.
Despite the district's Republican leanings, with Trump winning by 10 points in the last election, Democrats see potential for Ager's success due to current political dynamics and local recovery issues from Hurricane Helene in 2024.