Elaine S. Edwards facts for kids
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Elaine Edwards
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| First Lady of Louisiana | |
| In role March 12, 1984 – March 14, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Dolores Treen |
| Succeeded by | Patti Crocker Roemer |
| In role May 9, 1972 – March 10, 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Marjorie McKeithen |
| Succeeded by | Dolores Treen |
| United States Senator from Louisiana |
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| In office August 1, 1972 – November 13, 1972 |
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| Appointed by | Edwin Edwards |
| Preceded by | Allen J. Ellender |
| Succeeded by | J. Bennett Johnston |
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Elaine Lucille Schwartzenburg
March 8, 1929 Marksville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2018 (aged 89) Denham Springs, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 4 |
Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards (born March 8, 1929 – died May 14, 2018) was an important person in American politics. She was a United States Senator for the state of Louisiana. She was also the wife of Edwin Edwards, who was the Governor of Louisiana for many years.
Elaine Edwards was a member of the Democratic Party. She served as a Senator for a short time in 1972. She was also the First Lady of Louisiana during her husband's terms as governor.
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Early Life and Family
Elaine Lucille Schwartzenburg was born in Marksville, Louisiana. This is a town in the state of Louisiana, USA. She grew up there and later married Edwin Edwards in 1949. They had four children together.
A Senator for Louisiana
Elaine Edwards became a United States Senator in 1972. This happened when Senator Allen J. Ellender passed away. Her husband, Governor Edwin Edwards, chose her to fill the empty seat. She served as Senator from August 1, 1972, until November 13, 1972.
During her time as Senator, she helped represent the people of Louisiana in the U.S. Congress. After her term, J. Bennett Johnston took over the position.
First Lady of Louisiana
Elaine Edwards also served as the First Lady of Louisiana two times.
- First, from May 9, 1972, to March 10, 1980.
- Then again from March 12, 1984, to March 14, 1988.
As First Lady, she supported her husband's work as governor. She also took part in many public events and activities for the state.
Later Life
Elaine Edwards passed away on May 14, 2018, when she was 89 years old. She died at her daughter's home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She is remembered for her roles as a U.S. Senator and First Lady of Louisiana.
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