2008 Presidential Election

Former Senator John Edwards (North Carolina)

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Personal Facts:

Born June 10, 1953 in Seneca, South Carolina

Family: Married Elizabeth Anania in 1977. They have four children, Wade, Cate, Emma Claire and Jack. Wade was tragically killed in a 1996 car accident.

Religion: Methodist

Education: B.A. in 1974 from NC State University, J.D. from North Carolina University in 1977.


Experience:

Career before entering politics: Trial Attorney and Author

Political Experience: U.S. Senator (North Carolina) from 1999-2005, 2004 Presidential Candidate (Lost Primary), 2004 Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate.


More Information and Links:

Books by John Edwards

Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives

Four Trials

Links

John Edwards' Campaign Website