Former Louisiana governor , congressman Edwin Edwards ran for U.S. House . Edwards , 87 , served in Congress 50 years ago before being elected governor four times . Edwards went to prison in 1994 for extorting investors for riverboat casino licenses .
Former Louisiana governor , congressman Edwin Edwards running for U.S. House . Edwards , 87 , served in Congress 50 years ago before being elected governor four times . Edwards went to prison in 2002 for extorting millions for riverboat casino licenses .