Title: Democratic nominee, U.S. House NC-11 · Fairview farmer, Hickory Nut Gap Farm · DCCC “Red to Blue” listed In this role since: — Current term ends: — Next voter decision: Nov 3, 2026: NC-11 general vs Jennifer Balkcom; won the March 3 Democratic primary with 64.69% · Election 2026
Why NC-11 is on this site
The RTIC exists because of a congressional earmark: Rep. Chuck Edwards secured the $1.14M in Community Project Funding after city staff requested it in 2024 without council’s knowledge. Edwards withdrew from the race August 5, 2026 following a House Ethics Committee report (WLOS). His successor will hold the earmark pen, and votes on federal surveillance funding streams generally.
The Edwards vacancy
Edwards won the March GOP primary but withdrew August 5 after the House Ethics Committee found “substantial reason to believe” he violated House rules on sexual harassment and hostile workplaces, recommending censure (NC Newsline). He says he will serve out his term through January 2027. Ager’s November opponent is therefore not Edwards but Jennifer Balkcom, the NC state representative the NC-11 GOP executive committee substituted onto the ballot August 10 (WUNC).
Surveillance record
No public position found on surveillance technology, police tech funding, or the RTIC earmark (as of Aug 17, 2026).
The question for him
Would he have sponsored the RTIC earmark? Does he support conditions on federal police-tech grants: public disclosure, oversight requirements? Faces Jennifer Balkcom; see Election 2026.
Last updated: Aug 17, 2026