Edward Edwards is a Democratic politician played by Wayne Duvall. He is the Governor of New Jersey. The character is based on the real politician of the same name.
Biography
Season 1
Atlantic County Treasurer Nucky Thompson mentions inviting Governor Edwards to his birthday party in 1920, knowing that Edwards will not attend because of their mutual dislike. ("Anastasia")
Season 2
He is a supporter of The Commodore in his attempted political coup against Nucky Thompson. He meets with the commodore and his son, Jimmy Darmody, for dinner at Babette's Supper Club provoking a confrontation with Thompson. ("A Dangerous Maid")
Relationships
- Frank Hague: Mayor of Jersey City, Democrat, ally
- Nucky Thompson: Atlantic County Treasurer, Republican, enemy
- The Commodore: Atlantic City power broker and former Atlantic County Treasurer, Republican, ally
Memorable Quotes
Appearances
Season two appearances | |||
21 | Ourselves Alone | A Dangerous Maid | What Does the Bee Do? |
Gimcrack & Bunkum | The Age of Reason | Peg of Old | Two Boats and a Lifeguard |
Battle of the Century | Georgia Peaches | Under God's Power She Flourishes | To the Lost |