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House censures Chuck Edwards after ethics report finds hostile workplace

As of September 2026: Censured by House; rejects censure conclusion; term ends January 2027; GOP picked Jennifer Balkcom to run for his seat

The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina, the 29th in the chamber's history to get that rebuke. An Ethics Committee probe found he created a hostile work environment for two young staffers with lavish gifts, late-night messages, and comments about their appearance.

Updated Sep 4

Notable Quotes

"I respect the House vote. I do not accept the conclusion that it produced." — Edwards, on social media after the censure

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"I will not confess to conduct I did not commit simply to make this moment easier." — Edwards, on social media after the censure

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"I will leave this chapter with my head held high." — Edwards, on social media after the censure

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