Robert E. Russell

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Robert Elson Russell Sr. (December 18, 1941 – January 19, 2019) was an American politician. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1981, he faced Chip Dicks the following year after the court-mandated redrawing of districts. He was unsuccessful in this race but won election to the Virginia Senate in 1983.

Bob Russell
Official portrait, 1988
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 11th district
In office
January 11, 1984 – January 25, 1994
Preceded byFrederick T. Gray
Succeeded bySteve Martin
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 34th district
In office
January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983
Serving with George Jones & John Watkins
Succeeded byChip Dicks
Personal details
Born
Robert Elson Russell

(1941-12-18)December 18, 1941
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 77)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarole Poole
EducationVirginia Tech (BEng)

Russell was convicted of embezzling $6,750 from a not for profit cycling club. He was found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison. Since convicted criminals are not allowed to serve in the Virginia Senate, he resigned his seat in 1994.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Kemper, Bob (January 26, 1994). "Convicted state senator resigns". Daily Press. p. C5. Retrieved February 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Cain, Andrew; Meola, Olympia (June 30, 2014). "Scandals bringing Virginia unwanted attention, Corruption cases and Morrissey indictment draw attention, but state has withstood past dramas". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
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  • Robert E. Russell at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007