John S. Edwards | |
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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 | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1971–1973 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Judge Advocate Division |
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.