North Carolina GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballot

The North Carolina Republican Party has selected state GOP Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the November ballot for the 11th Congressional District. Edwards withdrew from his re-election bid following recommendations from the House Ethics Committee for censure due to sexual harassment allegations. While Edwards has denied any wrongdoing, his late departure forced North Carolina Republicans to quickly find a replacement candidate to secure the party's position in the upcoming election.