What party did John Edwards belong to?

John Edwards was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Edwards serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2005, representing North Carolina.

Historical Profile

John Edwards is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

John Edwards

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

John Edwards was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from January 1999 to January 2005, during the 106th–108th Congresses. Edwards served as a Democrat.

Key Information

Full Name: John Edwards
Term Started: January 3, 1999
Term Ended: January 3, 2005

Service History

Jan 3, 1999 – Jan 3, 2005 106th–108th Congresses Democrat North Carolina

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from North Carolina

Thom Tillis

Republican
Ted Budd

Republican

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Edwards's service:

Jesse Helms (NC) 1999–2003
Elizabeth Dole (NC) 2003–2005