Elected 1998, 1st term up 2004 Born: June 10, 1953, Seneca, SC Home: Raleigh Education: NC St. U., B.S. 1974, U. of NC at Chapel Hill, J.D. 1977 Religion: Methodist Marital Status: married (Elizabeth) Professional Career: Practicing atty., 1977-98. BIOGRAPHICAL HIGHLIGHTS · Edwards grew up in the small North Carolina town of Robbins, where his father worked in a textile mill and his mother ran a small store. · Edwards was the first in his family to go to college. · In college, he opposed the Vietnam War and Nixon. · Edwards registered for the draft in 1971, received a...