Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards (D), who spent eight years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering and extortion, is considering a bid for Congress in Louisiana’s 6th district, the Hay Ride reports.
Edwards, 86, is mulling a bid for the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) because he believes the field is weak.


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