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Jamie Ager
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, North Carolina’s 11th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Jamie Ager is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th District on November 3, 2026, against Jennifer Balkcom (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Jamie Ager’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Jamie Ager’s campaign has raised $5,869,453 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $620,158 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$5,040,488
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$441,342
- PACs and other committees$370,870
- Other$8,522
- Political party committees$8,232
From donors who gave over $200: $2,206,493 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 48% from North Carolina, 52% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: North Carolina $1,052,765 (48%), California $356,006 (16%), New York $215,189 (10%), Massachusetts $122,317 (6%), Washington $56,986 (3%). About 1,900 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NC11248 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$32,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Jamie Ager’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Jamie Ager (Democratic); Jennifer Balkcom (Republican); Travis Groo (Libertarian)
- Open seat: now held by Chuck Edwards (R)
- Rating: Lean DAverage of 7; Likely D to Toss-up
- North Carolina 11th District 2026: who’s running
- Every North Carolina race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in North Carolina
Early voting: Oct 15 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in North Carolina
- Check your registration on North Carolina’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for North Carolina
Ballots already cast in North Carolina: 1,544,673 (early in person and by mail, accepted, as of Oct 24; NC State Board of Elections): 41% of 2022 midterm turnout in North Carolina (3,790,202) · 20% of registered voters in North Carolina · up 37% from the same point in 2022 in North Carolina (1,127,026 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election) · by party registration in North Carolina: Democrats 41%, Republicans 24%, others 35%
About Jamie Ager
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Jamie Ager quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Fourth-generation farmer; co-founder of Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company. · agerforcongress.com (source for Fourth-generation farmer; co-founder of Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company.) (archived copy of the source for Fourth-generation farmer; co-founder of Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company.)
- With his wife, built Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company with 25 employees. · agerforcongress.com (source for With his wife, built Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company with 25 employees.) (archived copy of the source for With his wife, built Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company with 25 employees.)
- Degrees in Environmental Studies and History from Warren Wilson College. · agerforcongress.com (source for Degrees in Environmental Studies and History from Warren Wilson College.) (archived copy of the source for Degrees in Environmental Studies and History from Warren Wilson College.)
Endorsements
- End Citizens United · endcitizensunited.org (source for the End Citizens United endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the End Citizens United endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at agerforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), agerforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), agerforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I’ll back campaign finance reforms that shine a light on dark money and reduce the outsized influence of special interests in Washington.” 2026 · agerforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I’ll push for a public option so everyone has access to quality affordable health care.” 2026 · agerforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at agerforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), agerforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Our immigration system needs to be clear, fair, and realistic. I support reforms that treat people with dignity and give businesses the workforce they need to grow, all while keeping every community safe.” 2026 · agerforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “We need more housing for owners and renters. I’ll support programs for first time home buyers and public service employees like teachers, firefighters, and first responders.” 2026 · agerforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Jamie Ager has used:
Photo of Jamie Ager: Ager for Congress (photo of Jamie Ager), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Jamie Ager been backed by AIPAC?
No. Jamie Ager has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Jamie Ager had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.