Ager to Challenge Edwards in NC11 This Fall

Ager to challenge Edwards in NC11 this fall

Jamie Ager, who won the 11th Congressional District Democratic primary tonight, will challenge incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards for his seat in the general election, aiming to flip the district blue. Ager beat out his Democratic opponents with 64.69% of the vote and more than 49,077 votes, according to North Carolina State Board of Election (NCSBE) unofficial results. “This is a campaign for everyone, Democrat, Republican, or Independent,” said A…

The Case Against Chuck Edwards

“Jamie Ager is a fourth-generation community builder and farmer who is running to provide real leadership for Western North Carolina. Jamie stepped up to the plate to help his community and his neighbors after Hurricane Helene, while Chuck Edwards’ ‘efforts’ failed to deliver for devastated communities. This November, North Carolinians are going to send Jamie Ager, the neighbor that they know and trust, to Congress,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBen…

LIVE COVERAGE: Edwards, Ager lead in 11th Congressional District primary - Hendersonville Lightning

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and the front-runner in the Democratic primary to oppose him vaulted into substantial leads to win their party's nomination on Tuesday, setting up a widely watched general election battle.