Jennifer Capps Balkcom

Republican | North Carolina

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Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC, Associates Degree in Applied Science in Business Administration

WORK & MILITARY

ALCOVA Mortgage, Mortgage Loan Officer, 2019-current

Movement Mortgage, LLC, Mortagage Loan Office, 2017-2019

Mountain Credit Union, Branch Manager, 2017

United Federal Credit Union, Several positions up to Branch Manager, 2012-2016

AFFILIATIONS

Henderson County Education Foundation, Board Member

Hendersonville Lions Club, Vice President

Mortgage Bankers Association of Western North Carolina, Treasurer

Advent Health Foundation, Board Member

The Store House (faith-based nonprofit that serves needy families), Board Member

St. Gerard House, Board Member

Henderson County Planning Board, Board Member

Hendersonville Women's Club, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

North Carolina House of Representatives (District 117), January 2023 to Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. House of Representatives for the 11th District of North Carolina, 2026-2028

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (7)

National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

Maggie's List

North Carolina Values Coalition

Stand For Health Freedom

Lisa McClain

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

U.S. Senator Ted Budd

Speaker of the NC House Destin Hall

National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

North Carolina Values Coalition

Stand For Health Freedom

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Jennifer Capps Balkcom (2024)

Republican Womens Organizations (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Tim Moffitt (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (2026)

Chuck McGrady (2025)

Destin Hall (2025)

Dave Boliek (2024)

Jennifer Capps Balkcom (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

Primary sponsor for the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” which prevents biological males from competing in female sports in public schools and colleges.

Jennifer Balkom's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Abortion is never medically necessary: there is never a situation in the law or in the ethical practice of medicine where a pre-born child’s life need be destroyed by intentional abortion, including for the purpose of saving the life of the mother. A physician must do everything possible to save the lives of both of his patients, both the mother and the child. I believe that it is important to distinguish between direct, intentional abortion and a legitimate treatment for a medical condition.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Neutral

I believe one should be allowed to voluntarily give more of their money to the government. I happen to believe that faith-based charities are far more effective in addressing needs in the community.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

We need to reduce unnecessary programs, cut taxes, streamline government operations, hold rogue judges accountable, and secure continued funding for the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel is the only democracy in the middle east.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should prioritize those folks whose presence would enhance our nation, who want to assimilate into our culture, and who share our value system. I also think it is important to protect civilian refugees (especially women and children) who face imminent threats because of violence and war. That said, I am a strong advocate for border security and the deportation of those who are here illegally, especially those who commit violent crimes.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a proud Christian. My family worships at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

I was the primary sponsor of H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. After overriding the Governor’s veto, the new law mandates that sports teams in middle school, high school, and college must be designated by biological sex as male, female, or coed. Additionally, it prohibits male students from participating in female sports teams. In 2023, I was honored to receive the Legislator of the Year award from the NC Values Coalition for my efforts in this matter.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I am not in favor of new gun ownership restrictions. We need to enforce existing laws.

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