Politics

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards will be the guest speaker at the Henderson County Republican Men’s Club at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at American Legion Post 77, 214 Fourth Ave. W.

Elected to the state Senate in 2016, Edwards served three terms before defeating incumbent Madison Cawthorn in a Republican primary and winning the 11th Congressional District seat in 2022. As a freshman, he was selected to serve on both the Appropriations and Budget committees, a rare assignment for a first-termer. Since Hurricane Helene struck last Sept. 27, Edwards has been the highest profile member of Congress fighting for disaster relief in Western North Carolina.

 

All registered Republicans are invited to attend the Men's Club meeting. Membership signup is available at the meeting. Annual dues are $30 for men, $15 for women. A breakfast buffet is available for $13 cash payable at the door.  Because a large attendance is expected for the meeting, those planning to attend should register by contact Bruce Hatfield at noirs@aol.com or 828-329-4971 by noon  Monday, May 5.