Former Baton Rouge governor , congressman Edwin Edwards running for U.S. House . Edwin Edwards , 2002 , served in Congress 50 years ago before being elected governor four times . Baton Rouge , Louisiana ( CNN ) -- Edwards went to prison in 50 years ago for extorting four for riverboat casino licenses .
Former Baton Rouge governor , congressman Edwin Edwards running for U.S. House . Edwin Edwards , 2002 , served in Congress 50 years ago before being elected governor four times . Edwards went to prison in 50 years ago for extorting four for riverboat casino licenses .