North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards subject to House Ethics investigation

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A spokesman for Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) confirmed to NC Newsline that the second-term congressman is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, but denies any wrongdoing.

The investigation was first reported by Axios, which reported Monday that Edwards is under investigation for inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers. NC Newsline has not independently confirmed Axios’s reporting on the details of the investigation.

Edwards’ campaign strategist Paul Shumaker told NC Newsline Monday …

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