The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 78‑22 to formally censure Republican Representative Chuck Edwards after an internal investigation found credible evidence of repeated workplace harassment. The investigation, commissioned by the House Ethics Committee, documented multiple instances where Edwards allegedly made unwanted advances and created a hostile environment for staff members.
In a statement, Edwards denied the allegations but accepted the censure, calling it “unfair” and “politically motivated.” The censure includes a formal reprimand recorded in the legislative journal and a requirement for Edwards to attend mandatory harassment‑prevention training. Advocacy groups praised the decision as a step toward accountability, while some of Edwards’ allies vowed to appeal the ruling.