Johnny Reid Edwards, known simply as John Edwards, is a famous American lawyer, writer, politician, as well as an attorney. To the public, John Edwards is perhaps best known as the United States Senator from North Carolina. Edwards served in office from 1999 until he was succeeded by Richard Burr in 2005. In 2004, Edwards was a candidate for the position of John Kerry’s running mate during the Presidential election. However, since George W. Bush became the president, Dick Cheney became the Vice President instead of Edwards.
John Edwards Net Worth $55.5 Million
When he left office in 2005, John Edwards participated in various charity events, most of which were organized by Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and ACORN. He later joined the Council on Foreign Relations, and became a member of the Fortress Investment Group, which specializes in investment management. During his political career, Edwards failed to avoid controversy, as he was accused of having an extramarital affair. However, all of the charges towards Edwards were dropped and he avoided serving a sentence.
Aside from politics, John Edwards became a published writer, and in 2003 released an autobiographical book entitled “Four Trials”. To date, Edwards has published three books, the most recent one being “Ending Poverty in America: How to Restore the American Dream”, which came out in 2007.
A former United States Senator, and a politician, how rich is John Edwards? According to sources, John Edwards’ net worth is estimated to be $55.5 million, most of which he accumulated during his involvement in politics, as well as other ventures.
John Edwards was born in 1953, in South Carolina, United States, where he studied at Clemson University. Edwards continued his studies at North Carolina State University, where he earned a BA in textile technology. Edwards went on to pursue a career in law, hence he enrolled in the University of North Carolina School of Law. He graduated from UNC with a professional doctorate degree in law. Initially, Edwards worked for Franklin Dupree, who served as a federal judge, and later joined the “Dearborn & Ewing” law firm. As a lawyer, Edwards won several important cases, some of which were deemed unwinnable, and was even awarded with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America award.
In 1998, Edwards participated in the election for the United States Senate, and even though his chances of winning were slim, he managed to be elected as a Senator, beating Lauch Faircloth. As a politician, Edwards took part in the Democratic Presidential primaries in 2004, presidential election in 2004, and in 2008 launched a presidential campaign. Edwards was an active supporter of universal healthcare, abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and stressed the importance of slowing down global warming.
Edwards stepped down from politics after his extramarital affair was leaked to the media, despite the efforts to cover it up. John Edwards was married to Elizabeth Anania from 1977 until 2010, when she passed away due to breast cancer.
A famous politician and a writer, John Edwards has an estimated net worth of $55.5 million.
