NC GOP picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards after sexual harassment scandal
State Rep. Balkcom chosen as Republican nominee in NC-11 with just 85 days until Election Day, facing Democrat Jamie Ager.
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North Carolina Republicans selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as their nominee for the 11th Congressional District after incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Balkcom will face Democratic nominee Jamie Ager in November with approximately 85 days to campaign.
- NC Republican Party replaced Edwards with state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom after his withdrawal due to sexual harassment allegations.
- Balkcom has approximately 85 days to campaign before the November general election.
- The matchup is Balkcom (R) vs. Jamie Ager (D) for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District.
- Edwards denied wrongdoing but stepped aside after the House Ethics Committee investigation recommended his censure.
How it unfolded
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Report Media coverage of Balkcom selection
Multiple news outlets report on Balkcom's selection, noting she faces Democrat Jamie Ager and has approximately 85 days to campaign before Election Day.
“Edwards dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over sexual harassment allegations.”
NBC News · Press ↗ -
Event Edwards drops re-election bid
Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from his re-election campaign after a US House Ethics Committee investigation determined his conduct toward young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment. Edwards has denied any wrongdoing.
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Event GOP selects Balkcom as replacement
North Carolina Republican Party's executive committee for the 11th district chooses state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the GOP nominee to replace Edwards on the November ballot.
What people are saying verbatim
“Edwards dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over sexual harassment allegations.”
NBC News, News outlet · NBC News ↗ · Aug 10
“He has denied any wrongdoing.”
NBC News, News outlet · NBC News ↗ · Aug 10
“a US House investigation determined his conduct towards to young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment”
The Guardian, News outlet · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10
“Members of the state GOP's executive committee for the 11th district selected Balkcom just 85 days before Election Day”
The Hill, News outlet · The Hill ↗ · Aug 10