ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The 11th District Republican Party Executive Committee selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkom on Monday as its nominee to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who withdrew from the race last week. The committee met in Asheville and heard from six nominees before voting. Balkom secured more than 50% of the votes on the first ballot, according to the district party. The selection followed procedures set by North Carolina General Statutes and the state Republican Par