Political Highlights: U.S. Senate, 1999-2005; sought Democratic nomination for president, 2004; Democratic nominee for vice president, 2004; sought Democratic nomination for president, 2008 Born: June 10, 1953; Seneca, S.C. Residence: Chapel Hill Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Elizabeth Edwards; four children (one deceased) Education: North Carolina State U., B.S. 1974; U. of North Carolina, J.D. 1977
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
Senate Race
1998 Election Results
Candidate
John Edwards (D) Lauch Faircloth (R) Barbara Howe (LIBERT)