Fact check: NC attack ad targets candidate over Duke Energy funding, data centers
The article examines claims about Balkcom’s campaign contributions and votes on utility policy and data-center tax breaks.
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This article1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
SOURCEThe News&Observer
Published Sep 18, 2026
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A Democratic super PAC ad accuses congressional candidate Jennifer Balkcom of favoring Duke Energy and data centers. The News & Observer checked three claims, documenting campaign contributions and utility-bill votes while noting that the state budget repealed one data-center electricity tax exemption.
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Republican House candidate targeted by the ad and the subject of the article’s fact-check.
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Chuck Edwards
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Representative whose ballot replacement by Balkcom is explained through the article’s background on the race.
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