Jennifer Balkcom is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 117. She is affiliated with the Republican Party. Balkcom assumed office on January 1, 2023, and her current term ends on January 1, 2025. She is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 117 and is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Balkcom was born in and lives in Henderson County, North Carolina. Her career experience includes working as a small business owner and a mortgage banking professional. She has 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.
In addition to these roles, Balkcom has served on the boards of the Henderson County Education Foundation, the Advent Health Foundation Board, and the Henderson County Planning Board. Her legislative office is located at 16 West Jones Street, Room 2215, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096.
During the 2023-2024 session, Balkcom was assigned to several committees, including the Agriculture Committee, Banking Committee, House Finance Committee, Local Government - Land Use, Planning and Development Committee, and State Government Committee.
As a legislator, Balkcom has sponsored several bills, contributing to the legislative process and representing the interests of her constituents in District 117. Her dedication to public service and her active role in various organizations demonstrate her commitment to her community and to the state of North Carolina.
