L. K. Edwards Jr.
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BornJune 22, 1917
Irvine, Florida, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1989 (aged 72)
Ocala, Florida, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMarjorie Elizabeth Griggs
L. K. Edwards | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1955–1965 (20th district) | |
| In office 1967–1969 (13th district) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1917 Irvine, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1989 (aged 72) Ocala, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marjorie Elizabeth Griggs |
| Occupation | farmer, rancher, manufacturer, banker |
Lawrence Kirkland Edwards Jr. (June 22, 1917 – August 11, 1989) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.
Edwards was born in Irvine, Florida, and lived there his whole life. He was a farmer, rancher, and banker.[1] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1955 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 20th district. He also served from 1967 to 1969 for the 13th district.[2] He was a member of the Pork Chop Gang, a group of legislators from rural areas that dominated the state legislature due to malapportionment and used their power to engage in McCarthyist tactics.[3][4]
