Edwin Grant

Edwin Ernest Grant (August 2, 1887 – August 23, 1966) was an American politician who served in the California legislature as a state Senator of the 19th District, representing San Francisco. In 1914 he was the subject of the second successful recall attempt in California history, in which he was replaced by Ed Wolfe.

Grant's recall was sparked by his cosponsorship of the Red Light Abatement Act, legislation purportedly aimed at curbing prostitution, a stance at odds with constituents in a San Francisco red-light district he represented. Wolfe, who had previously run against Grant in 1912 and lost by just 95 votes, was elected with 53 percent voting for recall. Grant lost by a margin of three-to-one in San Francisco's vice and financial districts.