Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) dropped his reelection campaign after the Ethics Committee recommended the House censure him for sexual harassment violations. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (@RepChuckEdwards) August 5, 2026The Ethics Committee determined Edwards failed “to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House staffers.” The Cook Political Report moved its rating from Likely R to Lean R after Edwards’ announcement. Those reports showed that Edwards raised only $155,000. The House could still vote to censure Edwards when members return from the recess at the end of August.