John Bel Edwards - Wikipedia
John Bel Edwards (born September 16, 1966) is an American politician, attorney, and Army veteran who served as the 56th governor of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024. A Southern Democrat, he previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2008 to 2015.
John Bel Edwards - Office of Governor Jeff Landry
The Office of Governor Jeff Landry. Welcome Home! ... “United as one, we will create a new government as good as the people of this great state.”
A look back at Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards ...
Jan 6, 2024 · John Bel Edwards, then-a rural state representative, had had enough. He turned to a fellow lawmaker and said, “I’m running for governor.” The Democrat went on to shock the country, defying near-universal predictions and winning Louisiana’s gubernatorial election in the reliably red state twice.
John Bel Edwards - Louisiana Secretary of State
On Jan. 11, 2016, John Bel Edwards was sworn in as the 56th governor of Louisiana. The governor grew up in Amite, La. as one of eight children. With four Tangipahoa Parish sheriffs in his lineage, he learned the importance of public service at an early age.
Outgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards touts ...
Jan 4, 2024 · The lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, Edwards was unable to seek reelection due to consecutive term limits and Republicans seized the opportunity to regain the governor’s mansion. Edwards successor, Republican …
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards farewell address - WDSU
Jan 4, 2024 · Gov. John Bel Edwards delivered his farewell address as the 56th governor of Louisiana Wednesday evening. Edwards reached the term limit as governor, and Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will be...
John Bel Edwards - Louisiana Political Museum
John Bel Edwards, Louisiana’s 56th Governor, embodies a life dedicated to service. John was the seventh of eight children born in Tangipahoa Parish to Sheriff Frank Jr. and Dora Jean Edwards.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives final end-of-year address
Dec 19, 2023 · Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has delivered his final end-of-the-year address, highlighting some of his accomplishments in office over the past eight years and his vague plans for the future.
John Bel Edwards (Louisiana) - Ballotpedia
John Bel Edwards (Democratic Party) was the Governor of Louisiana. He assumed office on January 11, 2016. He left office on January 8, 2024. Edwards (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Louisiana. He won in the general election on November 16, 2019.
John Bel Edwards | The Institute of Politics at Harvard ...
John Bel Edwards served as the 56th Governor of Louisiana from 2016 until January 2024. In 2008, he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he represented the people of Amite, Greensburg, Kentwood, and Hammond for …