John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)

John S. Edwards
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 10, 1996 – January 10, 2024
Preceded byBrandon Bell
Succeeded byDave Suetterlein (Redistricting)
United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
In office
January 29, 1980 – January 1981
Appointed byJimmy Carter
Preceded byE. Montgomery Tucker
Succeeded byJohn P. Alderman
Personal details
Born
John Saul Edwards

(1943-10-06) October 6, 1943 (age 80)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCathye Dabney
Residence(s)Roanoke, Virginia
Alma materPrinceton University (A.B.)
University of Virginia (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney
CommitteesJudiciary (Chair)
Commerce and Labor
Education and Health
Finance and Appropriations
Rules
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1971–1973
RankCaptain
UnitJudge 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.