Biography
James Edwards is the Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey he described himself as an ordained Nazarene minister and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.[2]
James Edwards, who goes by Jim, said in a Ballotpedia survey that he was born and raised in North Braddock and has lived in Munhall for 26 years with his wife, Gina.[2] He graduated from Turtle Creek High School.[1] He said he served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in pathology, dental, and construction jobs before his Army service, and that he is Deputy Assistant Commandant of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.[2]
Edwards advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[1] He said his campaign goals include ending property tax for Pennsylvanians 65 and older, lowering the gas tax, eliminating the inheritance tax and ending statewide emissions testing.[2] He listed LifePac and Firearm Owners Against Crime as endorsers.[2]
- 1.James Edwards - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.James Edwards - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 35
James Edwards is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 35 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.