N.C. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom Receives The Republican Nomination For North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District
Last night, State Representative Jennifer Balkcom was named the Republican Nominee for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. This came after a vacancy was created when Congressman Chuck Edwards suspended his reelection campaign.
“I’m blessed to receive the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District. Western North Carolina is where I was born, raised, and chose to raise my own family. It has been an incredible honor to fight for Henderson County in Raleigh, and I will take that fight to Washington and work every single day to make life more affordable for working families, improve community safety, support our farmers, and ensure we have the resources we need to continue to recover from Hurricane Helen,” said Balkcom. “Like many Americans, the Democrat Party left me behind when they abandoned their values and embraced extremism. We’re seeing that extremism play out across the country, as their party nominates radical socialists who want to raise taxes, open our borders, and do away with our way of life. We must prevent that radical agenda from reaching our government, and that starts right here in the Eleventh District.”
She concluded by saying, “Rest assured, I will work every single day between now and Election Day to earn the votes of our friends and neighbors. Our region is incredibly strong and resilient, and I plan to be the fighter everyone who calls Western North Carolina home deserves.”
Balkcom is a small business owner who has lived in Henderson County her entire life, growing up on her family farm and raising her children with her husband. She has served in several leadership roles in the community, including Vice President of the Hendersonville Women’s Club, Vice President of the Hendersonville Lions Club, and Treasurer of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Western North Carolina.
In 2022, Balkcom won a competitive three-way Republican primary and then the General Election for North Carolina’s House of Representatives’ 117th District. In Raleigh, Balkcom has worked to advance a conservative agenda of cutting taxes, strengthening border security, and pushing for safer communities. Balkcom has been a champion for North Carolina Parents and worked hard to keep men out of women’s sports.
North Carolina Republicans Strongly Support Balkcom:
Speaker Destin Hall said, “I’m proud to endorse Jennifer Balkcom for Congress. Jennifer is a principled conservative, tireless advocate for her district, and a leader who gets things done. I know she’ll take that same determination to DC and fight for the people of Western North Carolina. She’s the right person at the right time, and she will win in November.
Congressman Greg Murphy said, “I am proud to endorse Jennifer Balkcom for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. She will be a tremendous fighter in Washington for the State of North Carolina and our mountain neighbors out West! It’s time for Republicans to get out and make their voices heard in November!”
NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons said, “Jennifer Balkcom will be a strong voice for the people of Western North Carolina in DC.”
National Republican Congressional Committee said, “Congratulations to Jennifer Balkcom! Balkcom will deliver results for Western North Carolina by strengthening the economy, supporting farmers & securing the border. Remember to VOTE for Jennifer Balkcom in the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd.
U.S. Senator Ted Budd said, “Jennifer Balkcom fights every day for the people of WNC, whether it’s disaster recovery, supporting farmers, or standing up for women & girls. I’m endorsing Jennifer because she’ll bring the values & strength of WNC to D.C., work to grow our economy, & always stand up for NC-11.”
