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RepublicanRunning for NC-11 U.S. House · 2026
Chuck Edwards
Charles Marion Edwards is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 48th district in the North Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2023.
Born 1960 · Waynesville, North Carolina , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
Chuck Edwards, who has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023 and previously served in the North Carolina Senate, is seeking reelection. He trails opponent Jamie Ager in polling, with about 44% support to around 45%. Markets assign him roughly a 40% win probability. Edwards has raised about $800,000.
44%
Polling average
our aggregate
44%
Win probability
market-implied
$785k
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Edwards's money comes from.
C−
38/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
42% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding48
52% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Edwards did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536.
2025
Sponsored
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026
Sponsored
Vets Connect Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026
Sponsored
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Pro
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
2025
Sponsored
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273.
2025
Sponsored
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities i
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2025
Sponsored
Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Edwards votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Edwards
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
69
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 583 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
96%voted with Republicans · 4% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2016Member of the North Carolina Senate
2016–2023
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$785k
Raised
$406k
Spent
$487k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)57% large indiv.42% PAC
48% in-state · 52% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race
The contest Edwards is running in.
NC · HOUSE · 2026lean r
Edwards (R) vs Jamie Ager (D)
44%−1.0 Ager45%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Edwards and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Related coverage
bpr.org · 2026-07-02
Edwards vs. Ager 11th District contest could be toss-up by November, experts say
nytimes.com · 2026-07-01
North Carolina First Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls
nytimes.com · 2026-06-26
North Carolina 14th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls
nytimes.com · 2026-06-24
North Carolina U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls
Republican · NC-11 U.S. House
Chuck Edwards
Charles Marion Edwards is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 48th district in the North Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2023.
Where Edwards standsRace →
Edwards 44%Jamie Ager 45%
Market · wins
44¢
44%
Poll avg
44%
Win prob
$785k
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04Chuck Edwards, who has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023 and previously served in the North Carolina Senate, is seeking reelection. He trails opponent Jamie Ager in polling, with about 44% support to around 45%. Markets assign him roughly a 40% win probability. Edwards has raised about $800,000.
Governing & voting record
Equal Representation Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in
2026 · SPONSORED
Vets Connect Act
2026 · SPONSORED
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Pro
2025 · SPONSORED
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities i
2025 · SPONSORED
Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2016Member of the North Carolina Senate
2016–2023
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Edwards's money comes from.
C−
38/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
42% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding48
52% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Edwards votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Edwards
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
69
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 583 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
96%voted with Republicans · 4% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$785k
Raised
$406k
Spent
$487k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)57% large indiv.42% PAC
48% in-state · 52% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)