Edwards, who has represented the western part of North Carolina since 2023, said the decision followed prayer and conversations with his family. North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid After Ethics Censure RecommendationSource: Getty ImagesEthics Committee FindingsThe House Ethics Committee, a bipartisan body, released a 25-page report on Monday recommending that the full House of Representatives vote to censure the Republican congressman. In addition, the committee found he repeatedly commented on female employees' appearances, calling them "breathtaking" or remarking on one staffer's weight. Edwards Denies Sexual IntentEdwards maintained that none of his behaviour was intended as a sexual or romantic advance. Cawthorn, who is currently seeking a Republican nomination for a House seat in Florida, had previously faced separate sexual misconduct allegations of his own.