Congressman Chuck Edwards is asking constituents with unfinished casework to call his office after former Rep. Madison Cawthorn did not transfer the files, according to Edwards' office.

Edwards said that since Cawthorn did not transfer official constituent casework, “which is standard practice for any legislative transition,” Edwards and his staff have no way of knowing which constituents had ongoing casework or other outstanding federal issues.

“Repeated attempts to reach Congressman Cawthorn and his staff were made over the past month, but no response or action was provided,” Edward’s office says.

Members of Congress help people in their districts deal with issues with federal agencies, like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The deadline for the database to be signed over was Friday, Dec. 23.

Edwards defeated Cawthorn in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, representing much of western North Carolina.

“I ran on the issue of providing the best constituent service possible for the people of Western North Carolina,” Edwards said. “I ask that anyone with any pending casework contact my office immediately.”

Edwards' office can be reached at 202-225-6401 or at 828-435-7310.

Madison moved to Florida, according to his recent social media post.

Cawthorn, a Republican from Henderson County, officially left Congress last week, months after he lost his GOP primary to Edwards, the eventual 11th District general election winner.

The Asheville Citizen-Times reported in November that Cawthorn, who had won election in 2020 at age 25, had purchased a home in Cape Coral, Florida, in August.

Last Friday, as votes to choose a new House speaker continued, Cawthorn confirmed a move while supporting Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for the job, The News & Observer of Raleigh reported. Donalds' district includes Cape Coral.

"There are many reasons I moved to Florida,” Cawthorn wrote on Instagram. “One of the big contributing factors is that I know Byron Donalds is a leader in this state. That means this state will always be on offense to safeguard our future. Byron for Speaker.” Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ultimately was elected speaker.

State Board of Elections data shows Cawthorn registered to vote in Henderson County and voted on Election Day in November. Cawthorn didn't immediately respond Monday to a text seeking more details, including whether he intends to reside permanently in Florida.

Spectrum News 1 reached out to Cawthorn for comment, but had not heard back as of Tuesday.