NC-11
Jamie Ager (D) vs. Jennifer Balkcom (R) vs. Travis Groo (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Jamie Ager
Who they are
In their words: “Fourth-generation farmer and proud son of Western NC Jamie Ager is running for Congress to stand up for what's right and fight for our people.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Making Quality Healthcare Affordable and Accessible
- Lowering Costs
- Stopping Government Waste and Corruption
- Reforming Our Immigration System
- Expanding Benefits & Services for Veterans and Military Families
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Jamie Ager", checked against FEC records.
Jennifer Balkcom
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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WinRed page belongs to "Balkcom for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Travis Groo
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
The math doesn’t work between wages and the high cost of living. People are getting squeezed from every direction. Utilities, childcare, housing, and food — prices are going up for just about every basic need. We need more housing for owners and renters.source
Every person should have access to quality healthcare when they need it. Instead, we have rising premiums, high prescription drug costs, and rural hospitals on the brink of closure.source
We have kicked the can down the road too long on comprehensive immigration reform and it’s time we got together and came up with a solution to move our country forward. Our immigration system needs to be clear, fair, and realistic.source
We live in the most beautiful place in the world and our natural environment is special. Many of my favorite memories are hiking, fishing, and swimming in the beautiful rivers and lakes of our area.source
Western North Carolina is home to tens of thousands of veterans, including two of my brothers. A lot of them get their care at the Charles George VA Medical Center. I’ll protect the VA from cuts and closures and push to expand clinics across the district so folks don’t have to drive hours for care.source
Trust in the government is understandably low. Corporations and special interest groups have too much power and influence over policy. I’ll back campaign finance reforms that shine a light on dark money and reduce the outsized influence of special interests in Washington.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Foreign policy & defense, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated leaning Democratic. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the NC State Board of Elections 2026 candidate list.
