John Edwards

John Edwards
United States Senator from North Carolina
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Lauch Faircloth
Succeeded by	Richard Burr
Personal details
Born	Johnny Reid Edwards (1953-06-10) June 10, 1953 (age 71) Seneca, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Anania ​ ​ (m. 1977; died 2010)​
Domestic partner	Rielle Hunter (2006–2015)
Children	5, including Cate
Education	Clemson University North Carolina State University (BA) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (JD)
Signature

Johnny Reid "John" Edwards^[1] (born June 10, 1953) is an American politician. He served one term as U.S. Senator from North Carolina.

1. ↑ Sheryl Gay Stolberg (2007-07-07). "THE 2004 ELECTION; A First-Term Senator's Swift Political Ascent — John Reid Edwards". The New York Times.