Edward Salomon (August 11, 1828 – April 21, 1909) was a Jewish American politician and the 8th governor of Wisconsin, having ascended to office from the lieutenant governorship after the accidental drowning of his predecessor, Louis P. Harvey.

He immigrated to the United States and settled in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he was a schoolteacher, a surveyor, and served as deputy circuit court clerk.

[1] In 1860, to support Abraham Lincoln for the presidency, Salomon changed his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican.

In 1862 Governor Salomon responded to a request from the War Department for more troops by asking for volunteers and setting up a draft.

In 1869 he moved to New York City, where he continued his law practice for a number of years as legal representative for various important German interests.

[6] On March 13, 1865, his cousin Edward S. Salomon was made a brigadier general for his "distinguished gallantry and meritorious service.