Published Aug 5, 2026, 6:48 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Chuck Edwards' abrupt exit leaves Republicans scrambling
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For Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Chuck Edwards' decision to drop his re-election bid just trades one problem for another. Why it matters: Instead of trying to hold a vulnerable seat with a scandal-ridden candidate, Republicans now have to scramble for a replacement who'll be starting at square one three months out from Election Day against a well-funded Democrat.