Edward Vincent Jr. (June 23, 1934 – August 31, 2012) was elected to the California State Senate in November 2000, and represented the 25th Senatorial District until 2008, which included Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lynwood, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Pedro, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1959, Vincent continued his education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corrections and Social Welfare from California State University, Los Angeles.

Vincent was elected to the Inglewood Unified School District's Board of Trustees, where he served as president from 1978 to 1979.

On October 24, 2000, Vincent received the Cuactemoc Award for outstanding public service on behalf of farm workers.

In this function, he authored legislation on gambling licenses, state teacher retirement benefits, horse racing, and community care facilities.