Chuck Edwards Drops Out Amid Harassment Claims as Max Miller Deadline Looms
Summary
Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards from North Carolina has dropped out of his re-election race after a House Ethics Committee recommended censure for sexual harassment claims. Meanwhile, Republican Representative Max Miller of Ohio faces a deadline to withdraw after domestic abuse allegations but has said he will stay in the race and asked for an ethics investigation.Key Facts
- Chuck Edwards decided to end his re-election campaign after allegations of sexual harassment.
- The House Ethics Committee found Edwards showed “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.
- Edwards denied any sexual or romantic intent and disagreed with the committee’s findings.
- Edwards said he will finish his current term representing western North Carolina.
- Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse from his former wife and daughter.
- Miller denies the abuse claims and has decided to stay in the election race.
- Miller requested the House Ethics Committee to investigate the abuse allegations against him.
- Miller has until Wednesday afternoon to withdraw so Ohio Republicans can name a replacement on the ballot.
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