Cawthorn Accused Of Ghosting Casework By Successor

The Associated Press reports:

New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of his predecessor, Madison Cawthorn, left Edwards’ staff unaware of pending constituent requests and government casework before Cawthorn formally left the seat.

In a news release on Monday, Edwards asked anyone with outstanding or unfinished casework to contact his office because it lacks such information. According to Edwards, Cawthorn’s office didn’t transfer official constituent casework — standard practice for a seat transition — by a Dec. 23 deadline.

“Repeated attempts to reach Congressman Cawthorn and his staff were made over the past month, but no response or action was provided,” the news release said.

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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says his predecessor’s office didn’t transfer constituent casework despite repeated attempts to gather it. https://t.co/DzjoSE3AeV

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