Meet Edward

Edward was born and raised in Southwest Georgia, where he saw firsthand how fragile the middle class can be.

He watched families stretch every dollar, worry about medical bills, and struggle to find stable, good-paying jobs. Those experiences shaped his life’s mission: to understand why our economy works for some and not for others—and how to fix it.

Edward pursued that mission through rigorous study and public service.

He earned a master’s degree in economics from Southern Methodist University and a master’s in public policy from Brown University, specializing in political economy. He then served in President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, where he worked on policies aimed at reducing inequality and expanding opportunity.

From there, Edward worked as a policy associate at a Washington, D.C. think tank before joining the U.S. Department of Labor as an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). At BLS he helped analyze the data that informs national decisions about jobs, wages, and working conditions—gaining a deep understanding of how policy choices affect real people. After four years at BLS, Edward moved to England to continue his studies, earning both a master’s and Ph.D in economic history from the University of Cambridge.

Edward has also shaped the economic debate through his blog and award-winning podcast: The Demand Side.

On his show, Edward commonly hosts Nobel laureates, central bank chairmen, and academics who are dedicated to building economies that better serve the working class.

Edward knows that Georgia can do better than the status quo.

His vision for the state is straightforward: restore fairness to our economic system, expand opportunity for those too often overlooked, and treat every Georgian with dignity and respect.

From farms and classrooms to hospitals and homes, Edward is committed to building a state where everyone has a chance to live, work, and thrive. 

Georgia needs leaders who understand the real challenges facing our communities—and leaders who have the knowledge and resolve to deliver meaningful change.

Edward is that leader.