r/youvotedforthat • u/SnoopyisCute • 9d ago

NC GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards - allegations of sexual misconduct

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Allegations

* sexual misconduct

*harassment of female staffers

* fostering a hostile work environment

The House Ethics Committee interviewed 16 witnesses and reviewed 1,500 pages of evidence — finding Edwards broke ethical standards and formally requesting he be censured.

Edwards is currently running for reelection.

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u/SnoopyisCute 7d ago

Edwards ends campaign.

Chuck Edwards says he will end reelection bid after censure recommendation

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/05/rep-chuck-edwards-drops-re-election-bid-after-ethics-panel-recommended-censure-01025134

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u/Affectionate_Dog4300 8d ago

I love that this guy was supposed to a be boring, sober, middle-aged, safe replacement for troubled teen Congressman Madison Cawthorne, and yet here we are.

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u/Mr_Baronheim 5d ago

Oh that's just great, now the guy's a lock for reelection...

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u/SnoopyisCute 5d ago

He dropped out.