Republican North Carolina congressman Chuck Edwards will abandon his reelection bid after claims of harassment. Edwards posted on X early Wednesday morning, "After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Other WRAL Top StoriesHis announcement comes after the House Ethics Committee recommended on Monday that Edwards be censured after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides. Edwards represents North Carolina's 11th district.