GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., announced early on Wednesday morning that he was dropping his re-election bid . "After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term. Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and support. God bless WNC and America," Edwards noted in a post on X that was published at 3:32 a.m. ET. The announcement came two days after the House Ethics Committee re