Charles Marion Edwards

Charles "Chuck" Marion Edwards, born September 13, 1960, in Waynesville, North Carolina, is an American politician and businessman. He has been serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. Before his time in Congress, Edwards served in the North Carolina Senate for the 48th district from 2016 to 2023. He graduated from West Henderson High School and attended Blue Ridge Community College, where he studied business, accounting, and marketing. His business career includes owning several McDonald's franchises and serving as a director for Entegra Financial Corp.