U.S. Rep. Edwards denies misconduct in plea to colleagues to avoid censure

The U.S. House could vote on Edwards' censure as early as next week.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 538

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing western North Carolina, is asking his colleagues to reject his censure after a U.S. House Ethics Committee report accused him of inappropriate conduct towards two young women working in his office.

Edwards said in a 22-page letter Thursday that the committee made an “extraordinary analytical leap” in classifying his behavior as sexual harassment.

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that Edwards created a …

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