Source: Fox News
Summary
North Carolina state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom has been named as the new GOP nominee for the state’s 11th Congressional District. The North Carolina Republican Party 11th Congressional District Executive Committee tapped Balkcom after incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he was ending his re-election bid. Edwards made the announcement after the House Committee on Ethics issued a report recommending his censure due to allegations of unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers. Balkcom will face Democratic candidate Jamie Ager in the general election contest.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process of replacing Rep. Chuck Edwards has begun, with Jennifer Balkcom being named as the new GOP nominee. The North Carolina Republican Party has endorsed Balkcom, with U.S. Sen. Ted Budd and U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy also showing their support. Balkcom has stated that she is “blessed to receive the Republican nomination” and has criticized the Democratic Party for embracing extremism. The general election contest will now be between Balkcom and Democratic candidate Jamie Ager.
The scene has unfolded with the usual choreography, with the party machine moving swiftly to replace the outgoing representative and endorse a new candidate.
Author: Evan Null
