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			== Ed Rendell ==
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			File:Pennsylvania's_45th_Governor,_Edward_G_Rendell's_Portrait_Unveiling_(47871431531).jpg\|Pennsylvania's 45th Governor, Edward G Rendell's Portrait Unveiling
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[[File:Ed_Rendell.jpg|thumb|Ed Rendell]] {{short description|American politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ed Rendell
| image = Ed Rendell 2010.jpg
| caption = Rendell in 2010
| order1 = 45th
| office1 = Governor of Pennsylvania
| term_start1 = January 21, 2003
| term_end1 = January 18, 2011
| lieutenant1 = [[Catherine Baker Knoll]]
| predecessor1 = [[Mark Schweiker]]
| successor1 = [[Tom Corbett]]
| order2 = 96th
| office2 = Mayor of Philadelphia
| term_start2 = January 6, 1992
| term_end2 = January 3, 2000
| predecessor2 = [[Wilson Goode]]
| successor2 = [[John F. Street]]
| office3 = Chair of the [[Democratic National Committee]]
| term_start3 = January 21, 1999
| term_end3 = February 3, 2001
| predecessor3 = [[Steve Grossman (politician)|Steve Grossman]]
| successor3 = [[Terry McAuliffe]]
| birth_name = Edward Gene Rendell
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1944|1|5}}
| birth_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| spouse = [[Marjorie Rendell]] (m. 1971; div. 2016)
| children = 1
| education = [[University of Pennsylvania]] (BA)
| alma_mater = [[Villanova University School of Law]] (JD)
| profession = [[Lawyer]], [[politician]]
| signature = Ed Rendell Signature.svg
| serviceyears = 1968–1974
| rank = [[Second Lieutenant]]
}}

'''Edward Gene Rendell''' (born January 5, 1944) is an American lawyer, politician, and author. He served as the 45th [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] from 2003 to 2011. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he was the 96th [[Mayor of Philadelphia]] from 1992 to 2000.

==Early life and education==
Rendell was born in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. He attended the [[University of Pennsylvania]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later received a Juris Doctor from the [[Villanova University School of Law]].

==Political career==
===Mayor of Philadelphia===
Rendell served as the [[Mayor of Philadelphia]] from 1992 to 2000. During his tenure, he was credited with revitalizing the city's economy and reducing crime rates. His efforts in urban development and fiscal management earned him national recognition.

===Governor of Pennsylvania===
Rendell was elected as the [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. His administration focused on education reform, economic development, and environmental protection. He implemented policies to improve the state's infrastructure and expand healthcare access.

===Chair of the Democratic National Committee===
From 1999 to 2001, Rendell served as the Chair of the [[Democratic National Committee]]. In this role, he worked to strengthen the party's organizational structure and fundraising efforts.

==Post-political career==
After leaving office, Rendell has been active as a political commentator and author. He has also served on various boards and engaged in public speaking.

==Personal life==
Rendell was married to [[Marjorie Rendell]], a federal judge, from 1971 until their divorce in 2016. They have one child together.

==Military service==
Rendell served in the [[United States Army]] Reserve from 1968 to 1974, achieving the rank of [[Second Lieutenant]].

==Publications==
Rendell has authored several books on politics and governance, sharing his insights and experiences from his time in public office.

==See also==
* [[List of governors of Pennsylvania]]
* [[List of mayors of Philadelphia]]
* [[Democratic National Committee]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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