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EXECUTIVE · LA · 1972-1980
Edwin Edwards
Governor · Democrat · Louisiana
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On the record
Later convicted 2000 of racketeering — 8 years federal prison
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · racketeering
Background
Edwin Washington Edwards (1927–2021) was Louisiana Governor across four non-consecutive terms (1972-80, 1984-88, 1992-96). Famed for political flamboyance + open corruption; survived 17 federal grand-jury investigations before finally being convicted 2000 of racketeering in connection with riverboat-casino licensing — served 8 years in federal prison. Defeated David Duke in the 1991 runoff with the bumper sticker "Vote for the Crook. It's Important." Returned to Edwards-Vitter 2014 House race in his 80s; lost.
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- Mike Foster (1996-2004)
- Edwin Edwards (1992-1996)
- Buddy Roemer (1988-1992)
- Edwin Edwards (1984-1988)
- Dave Treen (1980-1984)
- John McKeithen (1964-1972)
- Jimmie Davis (1960-1964)
- Earl Long (1956-1960)
- Robert F. Kennon (1952-1956)
- Earl Long (1948-1952)
- Jimmie Davis (1944-1948)