ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Hendersonville next week to draw attention to the upcoming U.S. House of Representatives race in western North Carolina.
Per an email from the Republican National Committee, Vance will hold the event Monday, Oct. 19. The event will take place at noon at the Bub Hyder Ranch at 142 Chestnut Gap Road in Hendersonville, with sign-ups available at this link.
A Republican Party insider with knowledge of the event spoke on the condition that their name not be used. They confirmed the visit is focused on supporting Republican candidate Jennifer Balkcom, who is running to represent North Carolina's 11th Congressional District.
Balkcom is facing off against Democrat Jamie Ager, co-owner and CEO of Hickory Nut Gap Farm. The latest polling, as reported by The New York Times, says Ager holds a higher favorability rating.
