North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him

Republican Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has formally requested that his House colleagues reject a recommendation to censure him. The request follows an Ethics Committee report that concluded Edwards engaged in persistent, unprofessional, and inappropriate conduct directed toward two female staff members.

In a letter to fellow representatives, Edwards urged the chamber to reconsider the committee's findings. The potential censure stems from the committee’s investigation into his workplace behavior, marking a significant disciplinary challenge for the congressman as he seeks to avoid formal condemnation by the House.