# Jamie Ager **Jamie Ager** won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for **NC-11** (western North Carolina, anchored by Asheville). His fundraising strength against Rep. Chuck Edwards led Sabato's Crystal Ball to move the seat Lean R → Toss-up before Edwards withdrew on Aug 5, 2026. He now faces Republican [[Jennifer Balkcom]] in an open seat Cook rates **Toss Up** (Sept 25, 2026). See [[NC-11-2026]]. ## Sources - [Carolina Journal — Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid (Aug 5, 2026)](https://www.carolinajournal.com/chuck-edwards-drops-re-election-bid-following-ethics-report/) - [NBC News — Balkcom will face Jamie Ager](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/north-carolina-gop-committee-jennifer-balkcom-replace-chuck-edwards-rcna591827)