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North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards has dropped out of his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure for inappropriate behavior toward two young female staffers — including lavish gifts, comments on their appearance, and private outings. Though Edwards insists his actions were never romantic or sexual, the committee said a reasonable person would see them as such. He cited prayer and reflection in stepping down but will finish his current term. His legal team argued the recommendation was excessive and not based on actual rule violations. The move opens up Western North Carolina’s congressional seat for a new representative in the next election, as Edwards called his time in office “the honor of his life.”

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