EDWIN EDWARDS By mcesar Aug 7, 1927 Birth Period: Aug 7, 1927 to Jun 22, 2011 Edwin Edwards Jun 22, 1949 Graduation from LSU Law School Nov 5, 1972 Elected Governor of Louisiana First term Jun 22, 1973 Supported new Constitution Written Mar 20, 1975 New Constitution Made effective Nov 5, 1976 Elected Governor of Louisiana Second term Nov 5, 1983 Elected Governor of Louisiana Third term Nov 6, 1987 Conceded Conceded race to Buddy Roemer for Governor of Louisiana Nov 5, 1991 Elected Governor of Louisiana Fourth term Aug 10, 1994 Edwards led the passage Edwards led the passage of land-based casino gambling legislation
