Trump Endorses Jennifer Balkcom for North Carolina's 11th District After Chuck Edwards Quits Race
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 18
Trump Endorses Jennifer Balkcom for North Carolina's 11th District After Chuck Edwards Quits Race
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 18
Summary
Jennifer Balkcom, a North Carolina state representative, won Donald Trump’s endorsement Monday as the new Republican nominee in the state’s 11th Congressional District.
Chuck Edwards left the race on Aug. 5 after the House Ethics Committee released a report recommending censure over what it called persistent inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers.
The report said Edwards gave lavish recurring gifts, commented on the women’s appearance, and invited them to intimate dinners, vacations and other one-on-one activities.
Trump had previously backed Edwards, who won the March 3 Republican primary, before shifting support to Balkcom after his withdrawal.
Balkcom thanked Trump on X and said she would focus on rebuilding western North Carolina after Helene, lowering costs for families and working with the president in Congress.