Impact Research
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Republican
Incumbent
IncumbentChuck Edwards
RepublicanIncumbent
IncumbentChuck Edwards
NC-11 Republican nominee?
$459.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNorth Carolina
SourcesShowHide
edwards.house.govchuckedwardsforcongress.comavlwatchdog.orgdccc.orgncjustice.orgcampaignsdaily.comcarolinapublicpress.orgwfae.orglailluminator.comlcv.orguschamber.comcongress.govnsjonline.comnorthcarolinahealthnews.orgtribpapers.comen.wikipedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orghistory.house.govsubstack.govtrack.ussenate.govballotready.orggovinfo.govdocs.house.govhouse.govfec.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Chuck Edwards supports lowering tax burdens for individuals, families, and small businesses and has voted for legislation that preserves or expands tax cuts and tax incentives. He emphasizes reducing government spending and balancing budgets without raising taxes while promoting tax relief targeted to middle- and working-class taxpayers and small businesses.
Healthcare
Chuck Edwards supports measures that protect Medicare and Medicaid funding while backing limits on program eligibility and federal spending; he has supported legislation that includes work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries and voted against extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. His public statements emphasize reducing federal spending, targeting support to vulnerable populations, and promoting fiscal restraint in health programs.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes stronger border enforcement and stricter immigration controls, including support for building the wall, restoring enforcement funding, and penalizing sanctuary jurisdictions that do not cooperate with ICE. He has sponsored legislation to exclude non-citizens from census apportionment and to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is pro‑life and supports restricting abortion, views the issue as a states’ matter after Dobbs, and has said abortion should be allowed when the mother’s life is in jeopardy while deferring other timing limits to state law. He has sponsored and supported legislation aligned with anti‑abortion positions.
Climate & Energy
Supports American energy production including fossil fuels while acknowledging a role for renewables and infrastructure resilience; favors market-driven, pro-business approaches and has voted against several federal environmental and climate regulations. Positions emphasize energy independence and economic concerns over aggressive emissions mandates or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes new federal gun restrictions, defends broad Second Amendment rights, and has sponsored or joined measures to limit ATF authority and roll back federal firearm regulations. He has criticized expanded background checks and actions to regulate pistol stabilizing braces and other firearm accessories.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Chuck Edwards has declared victory in the Republican primary for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, leading by more than 70% with over 45% of precincts reporting. He defeated challenger Adam Smith, a nonprofit leader. The reports also note Edwards was endorsed by Trump and faced criticism over his response to Hurricane Helene.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.6M
$1.2M
$792.1K
$396.1K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.6M
$97.9K
$1.5M
$61.9K
Cycle 2024
$1.4M
$108.8K
$1.4M
$59.7K
Cycle 2026
$784.8K
$487.2K
$406.4K
$27.1K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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