GOP Scramble: How Western NC Republicans Will Select Their New Congressional Nominee

WNC News -- August 10, 2026: Following Congressman Chuck Edwards' announcement that he will drop his re-election campaign, the North Carolina Republican Party is executing a swift, state-mandated process to select a replacement candidate for the November ballot.The Selection Process: How the Nominee Is ChosenUnlike typical congressional races decided by thousands of primary voters, North Carolina election law dictates that late candidate withdrawals are handled directly by party leadership.No S