Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation

On Tuesday, North Carolina Republicans nominated state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace congressman Chuck Edwards, The Guardian reports. Edwards stepped aside from his re-election bid following a House investigation that concluded his conduct toward young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment. Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager in the November midterm election for the eleventh congressional district, where Democrats see an opening amid low presidential approval ratings and lingering frustration over Hurricane Helene recovery.

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