| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill News | NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS PICK BALLOT REPLACEMENT FOR REP. CHUCK EDWARDS | 2 hrs ago |
| US news | The Guardian | REPUBLICANS NAME CANDIDATE TO REPLACE CHUCK EDWARDS AFTER SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION | 2 hrs ago |
According to The Hill News, North Carolina Republicans selected state Representative Jennifer Balkcom (R) as the new GOP nominee for the state’s 11th Congressional District after Rep. Chuck Edwards (R‑N.C.) withdrew from the race last week. The selection was made only 85 days before Election Day, underscoring the urgency of the replacement.
The Hill News notes that Edwards’ resignation came after a sexual‑harassment investigation, a detail echoed by The Guardian’s reporting that the party’s executive committee chose Balkcom following Edwards’ departure. No quotes or further statements are available in the sources at this time.
Edwards’ exit and Balkcom’s nomination shift the dynamics of the 11th district’s GOP primary, potentially affecting the party’s positioning in the upcoming midterms.