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Rep. Chet Edwards (D-TX 17th District)

10th term Democrat from Texas 17th District.

Bio

Residence: Waco

Marital Status: Married (Lea Ann Wood)

Prev. Occupation: Radio Station Owner

Prev. Political Exp.: TX Senate, 1983-91

Education: BA Texas A&M University, 1974; MBA Harvard University, 1981

Birthdate: 11/24/1951

Birthplace: Corpus Christi, TX

Religion: Methodist

Percentage in Last Election: 51%

Major Opponent: Rob Curnock


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Rep. Chet Edwards via Web Form.

Website: edwards.house.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

2369 Rayburn House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-4317
Phone: (202) 225-6105
Fax: (202) 225-0350

Waco Office: (more district offices)

600 Austin Avenue, Suite 29
Waco, Texas 76701
Phone: (254) 752-9600
Fax: (254) 752-7769



Committee

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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Lindsey Davis
  • Scheduler: Cortney Bright

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Letters

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Recent Headlines

Who are the fence sitters?

With Senate Democrats needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster this weekend, all eyes will be on five undecided senators.

Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

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