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U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District
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Jennifer Capps BalkcomOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Jennifer Capps Balkcom

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
State representative; mortgage loan officer
Lives in
Hendersonville
Campaign website
jenniferbalkcom.com

Two-term Republican member of the N.C. House for District 117 (Henderson County) and a mortgage loan officer who has worked in banking and finance since 1998. The district's Republican executive committee chose her as nominee on August 10, 2026, after Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored a state law barring adversary governments from buying farmlandIn office

    N.C. House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act (first primary sponsor), enacted as Session Law 2026-54.

    House Bill 133 (2025–2026 Session), filed edition: NC Farmland and Military Protection Act

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to prohibit the acquisition of agricultural and other lands critical to the safety and security of the state by certain foreign governments”
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  • Sponsored a state bill toughening penalties for armed burglaryIn office

    N.C. House Bill 42 as filed (Burglary & B&E/Sentence Enhancement); she was first primary sponsor.

    House Bill 42 (2025–2026 Session), filed edition: Burglary & B&E/Sentence Enhancement

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “enhance the punishment imposed for certain burglary and breaking or entering offenses committed by a person in possession of a firearm”
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Education

Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to focus on affordability, safety, farmers and Helene recovery

    From her statement on winning the nomination.

    Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards on NC-11 ballot

    News coverage · Carolina Journal · Aug 10, 2026 · carolinajournal.com

    “make life more affordable for working families, improve community safety, support our farmers … continue to recover from Hurricane Helene”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports working with the Trump administration on western NC rebuilding

    Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards on NC-11 ballot

    News coverage · Carolina Journal · Aug 10, 2026 · carolinajournal.com

    “work with President Trump's Administration to continue rebuilding Western North Carolina”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jennifer Capps Balkcom on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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