2023-2026: Jennifer Balkcom Served In The North Carolina House And Was Known To Be A “Culture Warrior”

2023-2026: Balkcom Served In The North Carolina House

2023-2026: Balkcom Served In The North Carolina House From District 117. “That left Balkcom, a Republican from Henderson County, as the only state lawmaker in the running. Balkcom has represented District 117 in the state House since 2023. She initially endorsed Moffitt — her predecessor in the 117th — before he decided against running.” [NC Newsline, 8/10/26]

2026: Balkcom Was Known To Be A “Culture Warrior”

2026: Wataugawatch Blog: “Balkcom Is A Culture Warrior, Particularly Hot On The Topic Of Transgender And Abortion And Restrictions On Ballot Access.” “Tim Moffitt has announced that he's no longer a candidate to replace Chuck Edwards on the November ballot for the 11th District congressional seat. Andrew Dunn sez on his Longleaf Politics substack that now, with Moffitt out of it, Rep. Jennifer Balkcom (HD 117) is probably the frontrunner. The 61-member Republican executive committee for the 11th CD will meet tonight and vote on Edwards's replacement. Balkcom is a culture warrior, particularly hot on the topic of transgender and abortion and restrictions on ballot access. She has strong roots in Henderson County. She's been a banker for much of her adult life and currently earns her living as a mortgage loan officer.” [WataugaWatch, Blog, 8/10/26]