Rep. Chuck Edwards suspended his campaign for reelection early Wednesday morning following a House Ethics report that cited alleged inappropriate behavior toward two women staffers.
“After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign,” he posted on X. “I will complete my current term. Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and support. God bless WNC and America.”
The Ethics Committee recommended on Monday that the North Carolina Republican be censured and found “substantial reason to believe Representative Edwards violated House Rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces,” according to a committee press release.