Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), a 65-year-old House Republican, is the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over alleged inappropriate conduct with two female staffers in their twenties.

Three sources described witnessing behavior by Edwards that they said crossed professional boundaries and created an uncomfortable work environment.

The sources, who were granted anonymity to protect against retaliation, reported that one staffer declined to discuss her experiences when contacted. However, the sources stated that the staffer expressed discomfort with Edwards’ behavior multiple times during and after her employment.

In a statement, Edwards said: “I welcome any investigation, given the professionalism my staff has demonstrated and my commitment to serving the people of Western NC. Given the current political environment we are facing in our nation, it comes as no surprise that others with their own political agendas will attempt to raise false accusations in order to create news stories.”

The sources also alleged that Edwards spent time with the staffer after she left his office, including gifts, private dinners, a trip to Las Vegas, and a handwritten letter from Edwards stating: “I only wish I could explain the joy and meaning to me for the time we spent together at the office — but especially away from it.”

Financial records indicate Edwards booked two rooms at the Bellagio hotel from November 8 to November 11, 2025, with messages confirming the woman was also in Las Vegas on at least one of those dates.

Edwards has been married since 1980 and faces a reelection campaign in November that could determine Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives by 2027. His opponent, farmer Jamie Ager, has received early backing from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, with the seat listed as “in play” for 2026.

The ethics probe into Edwards follows recent resignations of three other members of Congress due to ethical breaches: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct; Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resigned following an admission of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide; and Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned after accusations that she stole $5 million in FEMA funds.

The House Ethics Committee, which has declared “zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination in the halls of Congress,” is currently investigating Edwards and has made no public statement regarding this inquiry.