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Jennifer Balkcom: Candidate for North Carolina’s 11th District

Republican Jennifer Balkcom is running in the contested 2026 general election for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

Jennifer Balkcom: Candidate for North Carolina’s 11th District

Key takeaways

  • Balkcom is running as a Republican in NC-11.
  • The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
  • The race lists 14 candidates across four affiliations.
  • No policy positions are on file for Balkcom.
  • No campaign finance figures are on file for any candidate.

Jennifer Balkcom’s candidacy

Jennifer Balkcom is running as a Republican for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. The contested general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

Balkcom’s candidate entry does not include a biography or documented policy positions. Figures for funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file. The race also includes two other Republicans, eight Democrats, two Libertarians and one independent candidate.

Republicans in the race

Three candidates are listed as Republicans, including incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards. Each Republican candidate’s entry has no documented policy positions or campaign finance figures.

  • Jennifer Balkcom is listed as a Republican candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Chuck Edwards is listed as the Republican incumbent. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Adam R. Smith is listed as a Republican candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.

Democrats in the race

Eight candidates are listed as Democrats. Their entries contain no biographies, documented policy positions or campaign finance figures.

  • Morris D. Col. Davis is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Christopher John Harjes is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Richard Dr. Hudspeth is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Jamie Ager is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Paul Maddox is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Jacob Lawrence is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Lee Whipple is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Zelda Briarwood is listed as a Democratic candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.

Libertarian and independent candidates

The field also includes two Libertarians and one independent candidate. As with the Democratic and Republican candidates, their entries have no biographies, documented policy positions or campaign finance figures.

  • Jonathan R Connors is listed as a Libertarian candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • Travis Groo is listed as a Libertarian candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.
  • John William Mr. Iii Rogers is listed as an independent candidate. No biography or policy position is on file. Funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are not on file.

All 14 candidates are associated with the same U.S. House contest. The next general election for the seat is set for Nov. 3, 2026.

What to watch

  • Updates to the candidate field
  • Publication of candidate policy positions
  • Filing of fundraising and spending figures
  • Changes to candidate biographical entries

Who's running: U.S. House, District 11

Election day: November 3, 2026

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