North Carolina Representative Chuck Edwards Censured Over Harassment Allegations

<img alt="Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., speaks during a House hearing on June 2, 2026. Edwards was investigated by the House Ethics Committee over allegations he sexually harassed members of his staff." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4506x3004+0+0/resize/4506x3004!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffe%2F52%2F179496f743818662229b7f9fcd78%2Fap26239625128302.jpg" /><p>The House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina following an investigation by the House Ethics Committee. The investigation addressed allegations of sexual harassment involving two young female staff members. The censure received bipartisan support.</p><p>(Image credit: Allison Robbert)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5951561" />