Charles (Chuck) Edwards

U.S. Representative, North Carolina 11th District

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Chuck Edwards has represented North Carolina's 11th District (Asheville and the western mountains) since 2023, after defeating scandal-plagued incumbent Madison Cawthorn in the 2022 primary. A former banker and state senator from Henderson County, he focuses on fiscal policy and mountain-region issues.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Financial Integrity1.50 / 1.50

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Defeated scandal-tarred incumbent Madison Cawthorn in 2022 primary for North Carolina's 11th

Edwards won the 2022 Republican primary for North Carolina's 11th District, prompting Rep. Madison Cawthorn to concede after a raft of scandals, and has represented the western North Carolina district since 2023.

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T2Ballotpedia — North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2CNN — Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn concedes North Carolina primary to Chuck Edwards· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 3, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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