Source: NCGARep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, has been selected by Republicans in western North Carolina to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as the GOP nominee in the 11th Congressional District, setting up a November contest against Democrat Jamie Ager. “Western North Carolina is where I was born, raised, and chose to raise my own family. Jennifer Balkcom is exactly the kind of leader western North Carolina needs fighting for us in Washington,” said Guy in the press release. “Representative Jennifer Balkcom has what it takes to be a strong voice for Western North Carolina in Washington,” said Simmons. “Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards on NC-11 ballot” was originally published on www.carolinajournal.com.