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Jennifer
Capps Balkcom

Republican nominee for NC's 11th Congressional District and incumbent NC House Rep. from Henderson County

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Background

Jennifer Capps Balkcom is a Republican politician from Henderson County, North Carolina, currently serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 117. She has represented the district since January 2023 and is in her second term. 13

Balkcom grew up on her family's apple farm in Henderson County and has lived in Hendersonville with her family. She holds an Associate degree in Business Administration, Banking and Finance from Blue Ridge Community College. She began a career in banking and finance in 1998, working at institutions including Mountain 1st Bank & Trust, United Federal Credit Union, and Mountain Credit Union before becoming a mortgage loan officer at Movement Mortgage and later Alcova Mortgage. [16, 1]

On August 10, 2026, the North Carolina Republican Party selected Balkcom as the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 11, replacing the previous nominee on the ballot. She was not selected through a congressional primary. [25, 10] Her opponent in the November 3, 2026 general election is Democrat Ager. 2

Balkcom is also identified as a small-business owner. She is not the incumbent in the congressional race, though she remains the incumbent state representative for NC House District 117. [13, 25]

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 11, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
North Carolina State Representative, District 117
Website
jenniferbalkcom.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Balkcom, citing her state legislative record

    AFP Action announced its endorsement of Balkcom, citing her state legislative record on employment, portable benefits, school choice, and property-tax limits.

    AFP Action Backs Jennifer Balkcom in NC-11 · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    poll
    Spectrum News described NC-11 as a toss-up; Balkcom uncertain on prices policy

    Spectrum News published an interview in which Balkcom said federal Helene recovery money was 'slow rolling in' and needed to move faster. Asked what Congress should do to lower prices, she said: 'I'm not sure yet. I have a couple ideas but I'm not sure which ones I would implement yet.' The race was described as a toss-up.

    N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    NC-11 candidates aired competing 'mountain values' ads

    Reports described both NC-11 candidates releasing ads framing themselves around 'mountain values,' with Balkcom's spot funded by the NRCC.

    NC-11 candidates offer competing 'mountain values' in ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    news
    NRCC-funded 'Mom' ad released; Balkcom's first TV spot also reported

    A second campaign spot titled 'Mom,' paid for by the National Republican Congressional Committee, was reported on September 30. Balkcom's campaign had also begun airing a first TV ad in early September.

    Election 2026: Rookie political candidate releases 1st ad, jabs ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America endorsed Balkcom; also noted Trump and Budd endorsements

    SBA Pro-Life America's Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of Balkcom. Its announcement also noted endorsements from President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Budd, though dates for those endorsements were not provided.

    Leading Nat'l Pro-Life Group Endorses Jennifer Balkcom in NC-11 · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    Balkcom appeared on stage with Trump in Gastonia, touting women's sports legislation

    At a campaign appearance with President Trump in Gastonia, Balkcom thanked him for 'closing our borders,' 'keeping us safe,' and 'keeping boys and men out of women's sports.' She had sponsored NC legislation barring people born male from competing on girls' school sports teams.

    On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 13
    filing
    Balkcom's federal congressional campaign committee registered with the FEC

    Her congressional committee was registered on August 13; its first quarterly report was due October 15.

    North Carolina 11th District Race 2026: Balkcom vs. Ager · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 11
    filing
    North Carolina officially listed Balkcom's filing for NC-11

    The state recorded Balkcom's filing on August 11, one day after her selection by the Republican Executive Committee.

    North Carolina 11th District Race 2026: Balkcom vs. Ager · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Aug 10
    news
    Republican Executive Committee selected Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards on the ballot

    The 11th District Republican Executive Committee selected Balkcom to replace Edwards, leaving her roughly four months to campaign before Election Day on November 3.

    North Carolina 11th District Race 2026: Balkcom vs. Ager · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Aug 5
    news
    Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from the NC-11 race

    Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from the 11th District race, opening the seat and setting in motion the process to replace him on the Republican ballot.

    North Carolina 11th District Race 2026: Balkcom vs. Ager · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Convention of States NC organization
    Reported by candidate in a questionnaire reproduced in a DCCC research report; not independently confirmed by the organization; no date given. dccc.org
  • North Carolina Right to Life organization
    Reported by candidate in a questionnaire reproduced in a DCCC research report; not independently confirmed by the organization; no date given. dccc.org
  • Ted Budd, U.S. Senator from North Carolina official
    Reported as an endorser in an October-updated election reference and in SBA Pro-Life America's September 22 announcement. political.org
  • Steve Troxler, North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner official
    Reported to have endorsed her in late August; a September 2 report quoted his support for her agriculture record. power107radio.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide's profile for the 2026 general election; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • North Carolina Values Coalition organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide's profile for the 2026 general election; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • North Carolina Property Rights Fund organization
    Reported by candidate in a questionnaire reproduced in a DCCC research report; not independently confirmed by the organization; no date given. dccc.org
  • North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC organization
    Reported by candidate in a questionnaire reproduced in a DCCC research report; not independently confirmed by the organization; no date given. dccc.org
  • Stand For Health Freedom organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide's profile for the 2026 general election; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Prosperity Action organization
    Announced endorsement on October 1, 2026. afpaction.com · Oct 1, 2026
  • America's Credit Unions organization
    Announced backing with advertising, campaign events and voter outreach as of September 30, 2026. americascreditunions.org · Sep 30, 2026
  • Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund organization
    Announced endorsement on September 22, 2026. sbaprolife.org · Sep 22, 2026
  • Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker official
    Named as an endorser by Maggie's List on August 27. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Lisa McClain, U.S. House Republican Conference Chair official
    Named as an endorser by Maggie's List on August 27. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Maggie's List organization
    Announced endorsement on August 27, 2026. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Tom Emmer, U.S. House Majority Whip official
    Named as an endorser by Maggie's List on August 27. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader official
    Named as an endorser by Maggie's List on August 27. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Donald Trump, U.S. President official
    Endorsed Balkcom on August 17, 2026; also listed by Maggie's List among her endorsers. carolinajournal.com · Aug 17, 2026
  • Destin Hall, North Carolina House Speaker official
    Endorsed Balkcom on August 10, before the district Republican committee selected her as nominee. bpr.org · Aug 10, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$0
Spent
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6NC11321(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] ABOUT | Get Informed & Take Action — Balkcom for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Jennifer Capps Balkcom - North Carolina - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Balkcom is short on answers to questions about her plans for North ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Jennifer Balkcom for U.S. Congress | North Carolina's 11th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Jennifer Capps Balkcom — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] AFP Action Backs Jennifer Balkcom in NC-11(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] North Carolina 11th District Race 2026: Balkcom vs. Ager(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] Election 2026: Rookie political candidate releases 1st ad, jabs ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] NC-11 candidates offer competing 'mountain values' in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  12. [12] Supporting the campaign of a credit union champion(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  13. [13] Leading Nat'l Pro-Life Group Endorses Jennifer Balkcom in NC-11(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] NRCC adds Balkcom in NC11 race to MAGA Majority program(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  15. [15] Election 2026: Balkcom sprints toward Nov. 3 against Ager(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  16. [16] Maggie's List Backs Six Conservative Women, Including ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  17. [17] [PDF] Jennifer Balkcom (NC-11) Research Report | DCCC(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  18. [18] Moffitt and Smith pass on NC-11 run to replace Edwards; Balkcom ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  19. [19] North Carolina Republicans Select State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
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