<p>Representative <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/04/chuck-edwards-letter-house-ethics" target="_blank">Chuck Edwards</a> (R-N.C.) announced his withdrawal from the re-election race early Wednesday after the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/chuck-edwards-ethics-guns-female-staff" target="_blank">House Ethics</a> Committee <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/03/chuck-edwards-house-ethics-sexual-harassment" target="_blank">recommended</a> his censure due to allegations of sexual harassment.</p><p><strong>Significance: </strong>Edwards has faced increasing pressure to resign following the committee's decision announced on Monday.</p><hr><ul><li>Axios previously reported that Edwards was under intense scrutiny regarding his conduct towards young female staff members.</li></ul><p><strong>Statement: </strong>"After much prayer and reflection, I have decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will fulfill my current term," Edwards stated in a post made at 3:32 a.m. ET on X. </p><p><em>This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.</em></p>