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Republican Seat Shifts in NC's 11th | US News
Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards abruptly dropped his reelection bid in North Carolina’s 11th District after an ethics report accused him of inappropriate conduct toward two staffers — including gifts, dinners, and late-night texts — though he denies wrongdoing. The GOP quickly tapped state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, a mortgage loan officer from Henderson County, to replace him — a move mandated by state law since Edwards withdrew too late for voters to choose a successor. Balkcom, backed by high-profile figures like Sen. Ted Budd and House Speaker Tim Moore, is positioning herself on affordability…
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