Republican Nominee Shifts in NC | Fayetteville News

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards’ sudden exit from North Carolina’s 11th District race—triggered by ethics committee censure over sexual harassment allegations—forced a lightning-fast pivot: Jennifer Balkcom, a Henderson lawmaker and House Speaker Destin Hall’s endorsed pick, is now the automatic GOP nominee. With no new primary required under state law, Balkcom must now rally support and energize voters in just three months to secure victory in November, turning a crisis into a high-stakes opportunity for the party. 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/8c00a96cda08cdbe