Jennifer Balkcom

Jennifer Balkcom was born in Henderson County, North Carolina. She earned a high school diploma from East Henderson High School and an associate degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 2016.

Balkcom's career experience includes working as a small business owner as a mortgage loan officer. She also served as the vice president of the Hendersonville Women’s Club and the Hendersonville Lions Club, and as treasurer of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Western North Carolina. Balkcom also served on the boards of the Henderson County Education Foundation, the Advent Health Foundation Board, and the Henderson County Planning Board.[2][3]

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Campaign websiteBalkcom's campaign website stated the following:Jennifer Balkcom is an eighth-generation Western North Carolinian who grew up on her family’s apple farm in Henderson County, where she learned the values of faith, family, hard work, and taking care of your neighbors.Jennifer began her career in banking and finance in 1998 and has spent more than 25 years helping families and small businesses throughout Western North Carolina. Today, she is a Mortgage Loan Officer and Small-Business woman. She earned her Associate Degree in Business Administration, Banking and Finance from Blue Ridge Community College and has served on numerous community and nonprofit boards, including the Henderson County Education Foundation.Jennifer represents Henderson County in the North Carolina House, where she has focused on issues affecting families, farmers, small businesses, education, and Western North Carolina.She lives in Hendersonville with her family. For Jennifer, Western North Carolina isn’t just where she lives, it’s home. Her deep roots in these mountains continue to guide her commitment to serving the people and communities that raised her.— Jennifer Balkcom's campaign website (September 24, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Campaign ads

"Hard Work" – Balkcom campaign ad, released September 9, 2026

"Farmland" – Balkcom campaign ad, released September 9, 2026

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North Carolina House of Representatives

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

In just two terms, Rep. Jennifer Balkcom has become one of the most effective and impactful conservative lawmakers in Raleigh, earning a reputation for delivering meaningful results on public safety, child protection, and women’s sports.

From the beginning of her time in office, Jennifer has focused on safeguarding families and protecting the most vulnerable. She gained statewide recognition as the primary sponsor of House Bill 574, the Women’s Sports Act, which ensures fairness and equal opportunity for women and girls in athletic competition. The bill passed both chambers with broad support and ultimately became law over the governor’s veto — an effort Jennifer led with strong conviction and clarity.

This session, Jennifer expanded her work on protecting women and children with House Bill 805, the Prevent Sexual Exploitation of Women and Minors Act, a major piece of legislation that strengthens protections against exploitation and abuse and is now state law. She also advanced four additional criminal justice and public safety reforms that were signed into law. These measures strengthen penalties for violent offenders, ensure tougher sentencing for felons caught with firearms, enhance protections for minors by closing loopholes in child-related crimes, and establish new privacy safeguards for grieving families. Collectively, these reforms represent one of the strongest public safety packages enacted in recent years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public safety: This session, Jennifer expanded her work on protecting women and children with House Bill 805, the Prevent Sexual Exploitation of Women and Minors Act, a major piece of legislation that strengthens protections against exploitation and abuse and is now state law. She also advanced four additional criminal justice and public safety reforms that were signed into law. These measures strengthen penalties for violent offenders, ensure tougher sentencing for felons caught with firearms, enhance protections for minors by closing loopholes in child-related crimes, and establish new privacy safeguards for grieving families by requiring parental consent before autopsy information of a deceased child can be released.Agriculture: As someone who grew up on a family farm in Henderson County, Jennifer understands just how vital agriculture is to our communities. Jennifer's key initiatives in NC agriculture include legislation to provide disaster relief for farmers affected by natural disasters, such as the proposed $475 million grant program for crop losses, and efforts to prevent discrimination in financing against agricultural producers. Additionally, she has introduced the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act to safeguard U.S. farmland from foreign ownership.Securing infrastructure and other critical funding for Henderson County

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for women and girls in athletic competition

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

NC Values, National Rifle Association, Americans for Prosperity, National Federation of Independent Business, Stand For Health Freedom, North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC, North Carolina Property Rights Fund, North Carolina Property Rights Fund, Convention of States NC, and North Carolina Right to Life

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