Balkcom Faces Ager in Tight NC Race | Winston–Salem News

North Carolina’s 11th District just got a new GOP face: Jennifer Balkcom, a mortgage pro and eighth-generation farmer, snagged the Republican nomination after Chuck Edwards dropped out amid harassment allegations. She’ll battle Democrat Jamie Ager in a tight race where affordability, safety, and hurricane recovery are her top promises — while she blasts Democrats for “extremism.” Ager’s campaign is quick to highlight Balkcom’s corporate ties and accuses party insiders of picking a candidate beholden to big money. With Ager already leading in cash on hand and less than three months until Election Day, Balkcom must hustle to build name recognition and catch up financially — all while Republicans hold the district’s long-standing edge, now under threat from shifting national winds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/500a4adc2309c6cf