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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Bel_EdwardsJohn Bel Edwards - Wikipedia

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   John Bel Edwards (born September 16, 1966) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 56th governor of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the Democratic leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2015.

2. apnews.com › article › edwards-louisiana-governorA look back at Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards ...

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   Jan 6, 2024 · Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, currently the lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, has reached his final two days in office after eight years.

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4. apnews.com › article › governor-edwards-louisianaOutgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards touts ...

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   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 Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, will be inaugurated Monday.

5. apnews.com › article › louisiana-edwards-governorLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives final end-of-year ...

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   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.

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8. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-50448814John Bel Edwards: Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana

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   Nov 17, 2019 · Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has secured a second term as Louisiana governor after a tightly fought election race. Mr Edwards faced a strong challenge from Republican Eddie Rispone,...

9. www.usnews.com › news › best-statesOutgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Touts ...

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   Jan 3, 2024 · The 57-year-old, who was first elected in 2015, is leaving office after serving two terms. The lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, Edwards was unable to seek reelection due to consecutive...

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    Who is John Bel Edwards?

    • John Bel Edwards (born September 16, 1966) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 56th governor of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the Democratic leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2015.

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    Who is Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards?

    • FILE - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards testifies as the Senate Budget holds a hearing to examine the fiscal consequences of climate change on infrastructure, at the Capitol in Washington, July 26, 2023. Edwards, currently the lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, has reached his final days in office after eight years.

    A look back at Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' eight years

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    Is Bel Edwards related to Edwin Edwards?

    • Edwards is not an uncommon name in Louisiana: Edwards will be the second governor by that name although the governor-elect hasn't been able to confirm whether he's related to Edwin Edwards, who served four terms in the governor's office. Bel is less common. "Every Bel with one 'L' in Louisiana I'm related to," Edwards said.

    What's in a name? For John Bel Edwards it's the family

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    Why is John Bel Edwards called John Bel?

    • "It is a family name -- my grandmother on my father's side's maiden name was Bel, so it became my middle name," Edwards said. "We're not very imaginative people in our family when it comes to names. We sort of recycle the same names over and over." So, that makes him John Bel to most everyone and Gov.-elect Edwards in the more formal sense.

    What's in a name? For John Bel Edwards it's the family

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11. www.wdsu.com › article › louisiana-governor-john-belLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards farewell address - WDSU

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    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...