Edgar Herschler (1918 - 1990), popularly known as "Gov Ed," was an U.S. political figure. Herschler was the governor of Wyoming from 1975 to 1987. A Democrat in a strongly Republican state, Herschler built a personal appeal to Wyoming voters based on charisma, a small-town background, and shrewd political maneuvering. Jump to: navigation, search 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search For the Temptations album, see 1990 (Temptations album) MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A politician is an individual involved in politics, sometimes this may include political scientists. ... List of Wyoming Governors Francis E. Warren Republican 1890 Amos W. Barber Republican 1890-1893 John E. Osborne Democratic 1893-1895 William A. Richards Republican 1895-1899 DeForest Richards Republican 1899-1903 Fenimore Chatterton Republican 1903-1905 Bryant B. Brooks Republican 1905-1911 Joseph M. Carey Democratic 1911-1915 John... In political science, a democrat is an advocate, follower, or proponent of democracy. ... Jump to: navigation, search Republican is a term used generally to describe a number of different organisations, principles, or political movements, and/or the persons supporting these. ... State nickname: Equality State Other U.S. States Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) Senators Craig Thomas (R) Mike Enzi (R) Official languages English Area 253,554 km² (10th)  - Land 251,706 km²  - Water 1,851 km² (0. ...

Herschler served as city attorney for Kemmerer and as a state legislator before running for governor in 1974. After winning the Democratic primary election, Herschler defeated Dick Jones in the general election amid a Democratic landslide nationally which also installed Democratic control of the state senate. A primary election is an election in which registered voters in a jurisdiction select a political partys candidate for a later election (nominating primary). ...

Herschler is best known for his continual call for "growth on our terms" during the 1970s energy boom which nearly doubled the state's population in a decade. Coal mining began in earnest in the Powder River Basin during Herschler's first term, and severance tax revenue from this development provided funding for construction of modern highways, schools and other public infrastructure.

Hershcler was the only Wyoming governor to serve three terms, a feat that will not be replicated unless the state's 1992 term limits statute is overturned for statewide elected officials. He narrowly won reelection in 1978 over John Ostlund of Gillette, and defeated Casper oilman Warren Morton in a landslide in 1982. Jump to: navigation, search 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... A term limit is a provision of a constitution, statute, or bylaw which limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. ...