Ed Renwick

Edward Renwick (June 26, 1938-March 6, 2020) was a political commentator, professor, and pollster who specialized in Louisiana politics. In 1999 he was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.

Early life and education Edward Francis Renwick was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1939 and raised in the Chicago area. He was a political analyst at WWL-TV from 1979 through 2008. During the course of his career, Renwick became a respected pollster and was consulted by numerous Louisiana politicians, including Edwin Edwards, Dutch Morial, Jimmy Fitzmorris, Billy Tauzin, Harry Connick Sr. and Moon Landrieu. A lecture series at Loyola University is named in his honor.

Personal life Renwick was married to Polly Renwick. He collected American and African art. Renwick died March 6, 2020.