F. Robert Edwards (born March 26, 1940) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

F. Robert Edwards
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 10, 1973 – December 31, 1976
Preceded byJames F. Smith
Succeeded byJoe Conroy
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
In office
January 13, 1971 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byAlbert R. Horrigan
Succeeded byBobby Crim
Personal details
Born (1940-03-26) March 26, 1940 (age 84)
Newberry, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materGeneral Motors Institute

Early life and education

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Edwards was born on March 26, 1940, in Newberry, Michigan. Edwards graduated from Newberry High School. Edwards earned a B.S. in engineering from the General Motors Institute, now known as Kettering University.[1][2]

Career

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Edwards was a senior project engineer in the Buick division.[1] In 1968, Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 82nd district.[3] On November 3, 1970, Edwards was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 82nd district from January 13, 1971, to December 31, 1972. On November 7, 1972, Edwards was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 82nd district from January 10, 1973, to December 31, 1976. Edwards resided in Flint, Michigan, during his time in the legislature.[1] In 1976, Edwards ran for the position again, but was not re-elected. In 1988, Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the state house seat representing the 83rd district.[3] In the mid 1990s, Edwards served as Director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission.[1]

Personal life

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Edwards married some time between 1971 and 1974. Edwards is Methodist.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - F. Robert Edwards". Library of Michigan. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "House Photos and Biographies" (PDF). Library of Michigan. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Edwards, E to F". Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 29, 2020.