Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced early Wednesday that he’ll end his reelection bid. Under state law, an executive committee of Republicans in the 11th Congressional District must now select a replacement for Edwards on the ballot. As majority whip, Gillespie is the highest-ranking House member who serves in Edwards’ district. But he posted on Facebook on Wednesday night that he wouldn’t pursue Edwards’ seat after all. She’s well connected to the community, having served two terms as chair of the 11th Congressional District Committee until being voted out last year.