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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

First publishedAug 5, 09:11 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 13:35 UTC · 8m ago
11 outletAxios11 outletNBC News11 outletABC News11 outletThe Hill11 outletNYT US11 outletSeattle Times22 outletsThe Guardian US, CBS News11 outletFox News Latest
Axios7Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendationOpen ↗NBC News8Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendation over harassment claimsOpen ↗ABC News8Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from reelection campaign in North CarolinaOpen ↗The Hill7Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after Ethics panel calls for censureOpen ↗NYT US9Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics RebukeOpen ↗Seattle Times6N.C. congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censureOpen ↗The Guardian US8Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffersOpen ↗CBS News8Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegationsOpen ↗Fox News Latest6GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censureOpen ↗
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Answer

Chuck Edwards made the announcement shortly after the House Ethics Committee had recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.”

Reported by 9 outlets — NYT US, CBS News, The Guardian US, ABC News, NBC News, and 4 more. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
Chuck Edwards made the announcement shortly after the House Ethics Committee had recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.”
How widely is it covered?
9 outlets, average source rating 7.4/10.
When was it last updated?
8m ago.
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    Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers

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