John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)
John Saul Edwards (born October 6, 1943) is an American politician and lawyer. He served a member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 21st district from 1996 to 2024.
John S. Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 10, 1996 – January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Bell |
| Succeeded by | Dave Suetterlein (Redistricting) |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia | |
| In office January 29, 1980 – January 1981 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | E. Montgomery Tucker |
| Succeeded by | John P. Alderman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Saul Edwards October 6, 1943 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cathye Dabney |
| Residence(s) | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (A.B.) University of Virginia (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Committees | Judiciary (Chair) Commerce and Labor Education and Health Finance and Appropriations Rules |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1971–1973 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Judge Advocate Division |
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