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U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards has announced that he is withdrawing from his re-election campaign for North Carolina's competitive congressional seat following the release of an
U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards has announced that he is withdrawing from his re-election campaign for North Carolina's competitive congressional seat following the release of an ethics investigation. The House ethics panel said its report found "substantial evidence" that Edwards repeatedly made unwanted advances toward two female staff members.
Following the release of the report, House Republican leaders reportedly held private discussions urging Edwards to end his re-election bid. In a statement posted on social media, Edwards said that after "much prayer and reflection," he had decided to withdraw from the race. He added that he would complete his current term, describing his service to western North Carolina as "the honor of my life." n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
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