‘Baseless’ allegations, congressional ethics probe could dry up money for Edwards’ NC reelection bid

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 513

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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“It’s not a good news cycle for Chuck Edwards.”

That’s how Chris Cooper, professor of political science and public affairs at Western Carolina University, summed up the latest allegations involving the 65-year-old congressman.

That’s after new reporting by Axios that Edwards “expressed deep personal affection” for a staffer in a three-page handwritten note.

“They are baseless allegations designed to impact the campaign driven by those who want to settle old political scores,” Edwards responded …

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