Jamie
Ager

1. Economy & jobs Supports lowering costs, raising wages, and expanding tax relief for working families +

2. Housing Supports increasing housing supply and first-time homebuyer programs +

3. Health care Supports public option, Medicaid/Medicare protection, and drug price caps +

4. Immigration Supports comprehensive immigration reform that is clear, fair, and dignified +

5. Education Supports personal finance education in schools and farm-to-school food programs +

6. Climate & energy Supports energy tax credits and protecting public lands +

7. Crime & public safety Supports better pay for law enforcement and root-cause programs +

8. Taxes & budget Supports higher taxes on top earners, no tax on tips, expanded CTC +

9. Guns States support for Second Amendment; no gun-control proposals found +

10. Democracy & elections Supports campaign finance reform, stock trading ban, anti-corruption rules +

11. Foreign policy & defense Criticizes lack of stated U.S. objectives in Iran conflict; wants congressional vote +

1. Oct 2
   news

   Ager included in DCCC 'Red to Blue' program as national Dems expand battlefield

   The DCCC added Ager to its 'Red to Blue' program, signaling elevated national Democratic support and resources for the NC-11 race.

   ↳ National Dems expand US House battlefield, targeting ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 1
   news

   Ager and Balkcom run competing 'mountain values' campaign ads

   Both candidates aired competing ads emphasizing mountain values. Ager's 'Barn Dance' ad was noted as being made in partnership with the DCCC, marking expanded national Democratic investment in the race.

   ↳ Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom offer competing NC 'mountain values ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 30
   news

   Ager releases 'Barn Dance' TV ad, first DCCC-partnered district ad

   Ager released a TV ad titled 'Barn Dance,' criticizing politicians who 'dance with the lobbyists.' He pledged to invest in western NC, take on corporate influence, and fight for Helene recovery funds. The ad was the first in the district made in partnership with the DCCC.

   ↳ Election 2026: Rookie political candidate releases 1st ad, ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 24
   endorsement

   North Carolina AFL-CIO endorses Jamie Ager for NC-11

   The North Carolina AFL-CIO listed Ager among its endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election.

   ↳ NC Union Endorsed Candidates for November 3rd General Election · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 24
   poll

   Cook Political Report moves NC-11 to 'Toss Up'

   By Sept. 30, Cook Political Report had moved the NC-11 contest to 'Toss Up,' indicating a competitive race between Ager and Balkcom.

   ↳ Trail mix: Nuggets from the 2026 midterms - Asheville Watchdog · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 21
   news

   Ager highlights Helene recovery, lower costs, and anti-corruption as top priorities

   At a Sept. 21 event, Ager outlined three priorities: securing federal Hurricane Helene recovery funding, lowering costs, and fighting corruption in Washington. He also called for a ban on members of Congress trading stocks.

   ↳ Jamie Ager vows to secure Helene funding, lower costs, and fight ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 14
   news

   Ager calls for 'universal' healthcare at Highlands meet-and-greet

   At a Sept. 14 Highlands event, Ager said 'We've got to make healthcare so it's universal.' He did not clearly reject a Medicare for All characterization when asked. His campaign website specified he would 'push for a public option.' Balkcom criticized the remarks.

   ↳ 11th District candidate Ager calls for 'universal' healthcare · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 10
   poll

   PPP poll shows Ager leading Balkcom 47%–44% in NC-11

   A Public Policy Polling survey of 531 registered voters, conducted Sept. 10–11 for Democratic sponsors, found Ager at 47% and Balkcom at 44%. The same survey's generic congressional ballot showed Republicans at 50% and Democrats at 46%.

   ↳ North Carolina 11th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Aug 1
   news

   Republican incumbent Chuck Edwards withdraws; Jennifer Balkcom selected as GOP nominee

   Incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from reelection, reportedly linked to a House Ethics Committee report. Republican leaders selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the replacement nominee, setting up the Ager vs. Balkcom general election.

   ↳ Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. May 1
    news

    Pete Buttigieg appears at Ager rally in western North Carolina

    Buttigieg appeared at a campaign rally for Ager, further signaling national Democratic support for the NC-11 candidate.

    ↳ Ad targets NC Democratic candidate's donations and ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Mar 1
    endorsement

    Pete Buttigieg endorses Jamie Ager for NC-11

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed Ager. Ager's campaign said he was 'honored' by the endorsement. Buttigieg also appeared at an Ager rally in May, according to News & Observer reporting.

    ↳ Ad targets NC Democratic candidate's donations and ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Suzan DelBene official
  U.S. Representative from Washington; listed as endorser but no announcement date verified from a primary source. en.wikipedia.org
• Reproductive Freedom for All organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
• Patriotic Millionaires organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
• Red Wine & Blue organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
• AFL-CIO union
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. smarter.vote
• Young Democrats of North Carolina organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America union
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
• Blue Dog PAC organization
  Endorsed Ager; no announcement date found in accessible sources. bluedogdems.com
• End Citizens United organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. smarter.vote
• Sierra Club Independent Action organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. smarter.vote
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
  Listed among Ager's endorsers; no announcement date established in sources reviewed. smarter.vote
• MoveOn organization
  Endorsed Ager for NC-11; endorsement page updated October 2, 2026. front.moveon.org · Oct 2, 2026
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
  Endorsement announced September 3, 2026. afge.org · Sep 3, 2026
• Pete Buttigieg official
  Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation; endorsement announced by Ager's campaign. agerforcongress.com · Mar 5, 2026
• 314 Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Ager for NC-11 on March 4, 2026. 314action.org · Mar 4, 2026
• Southern Regional Council of Carpenters union
  Endorsement letter dated February 26, 2026. southernrcc.org · Feb 26, 2026
• DCCC Red to Blue organization
  Ager added to the DCCC Red to Blue program; this is a campaign-support designation, not a personal endorsement. agerforcongress.com · Feb 23, 2026
• WelcomePAC organization
  Endorsed Ager for the 2026 cycle; announcement published December 16, 2025. welcomestack.org · Dec 16, 2025

Raised

$3.05M

Spent

$868K

Cash on hand

$2.18M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NC11248(opens in a new tab)