Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after censure recommendation for sexual harassment claims

TL;DR

Rep. Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his re-election bid.
The House Ethics Committee recommended his censure for violating rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.
The committee found "substantial reason to believe" Edwards engaged in inappropriate conduct towards two female staffers.
Edwards denies all allegations and states he will complete his current term.
His campaign asserts the findings do not implicate quid pro quo sexual harassment or violations of federal sexual harassment law.
Edwards had previously ousted Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
The district is considered potentially competitive for the Democratic candidate, Jamie Ager.

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