MOST RATEDRep. Chuck Edwards and his wife sell all of their McDonald's restaurants in WNC | WFAE 90.7
Edwards and his wife are selling their six western North Carolina restaurants, which he says will let them focus more on public service.
Chuck Edwards has represented North Carolina’s 11th district in the U.S. House since 2023. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Edwards served in the North Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2023.
Edwards attended Blue Ridge Community College, completing studies in 1983. Edwards served in the North Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2023, then entered the U.S. House in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Official portrait, 2025 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 151 | Equal Representation Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 66 COSPON. |
| H.R. 501 | Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10311 | Health Care Accountability Mission Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7356 | To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7176 | Vets Connect ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6436 | To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.AGRICULTURE AND FOOD | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3627 | Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3584 | Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2364 | Helene Small Business Recovery ActEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2292 | Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities ActTAXATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1245 | Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1119 | Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
SINCE DEC 2021 $87K through AIPAC PAC
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MOST RATEDEdwards and his wife are selling their six western North Carolina restaurants, which he says will let them focus more on public service.

Edwards described remaining recovery needs and discussed his office’s work, federal funding and disaster-recovery policy.
After his censure, Edwards alleges that House Ethics Committee leaders denied him a fair process and asks for an investigation.

Edwards accused Gov. Josh Stein of politicizing North Carolina’s decision not to sponsor a booth at the fair.

Representative Chuck Edwards trails his Democratic challenger in cash on hand, reporting $487,217 at the end of the quarter.
MOST RATEDThe House censured Edwards after an ethics investigation found inappropriate conduct toward two former staffers.

Edwards is challenging the Ethics Committee's process after its findings led to his censure.

The House censured Edwards after an ethics investigation found inappropriate conduct toward two staffers.

The House may vote on whether to censure Edwards over conduct toward two aides, which he disputes.

Edwards disputed the ethics findings and urged House colleagues to oppose a possible censure vote.
MOST RATEDEdwards and his wife are selling their six western North Carolina restaurants, which he says will let them focus more on public service.
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