Rep. Chuck Edwards ends re-election bid in North Carolina after ethics rebuke.
Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his North Carolina re-election bid after a House Ethics Committee recommendation for censure.
Why it matters. The committee cited persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers.
What to watch. Further details about the incidents and developments in the race to replace Edwards.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal“Rep. Chuck Edwards Won’t Seek Re-Election After Ethics Panel Findings”
SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke”
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