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Steve Russell

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Steve Russell
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Oklahoma State Senate District 45
Incumbent
In office
2008-2012
PartyRepublican
Elections and appointments
First elected2008
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sOuachita Baptist University, 1985
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Army
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Steve Russell was a Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing the 45th District from 2008-2012.

Russell received a B.A. in public speaking from Ouachita Baptist University in 1985. He also earned his MA in Military History from the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas in 1998. Prior to serving as a state senator, Russell served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel Russell for 21 years. Russell is highly decorated, having received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Valorous Unit Award and also holds the coveted Airborne and Ranger qualifications.

Committee assignments

In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Russell served on these committees:

2011

2010

Elections

2012

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012

Russell did not run for re-election in 2012.

2008

Russell won election to the Oklahoma State Senate, district 45. He raised $173,769 [1] for this campaign, in which he defeated 4 primary opponents and ran unopposed in the general election.[2]

District 45

Russell represents Oklahoma Senate District 45. Senate District 45 includes Oklahoma City, Moore.

Campaign donors

Below are Russell's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:

Contributor 2008 total
Marshall Brackin (Energy & Natural Resources) $5,000
Michael J. Calvey (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) $5,000
J. Larry Nichols (Energy & Natural Resources) $5,000
Ralph L. Harvey (President/Marlin Oil Corporation) $5,000
Greater Oklahoma City Legislative Committee $5,000

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Personal

Russell is married to his wife, Cindy, and has five children.

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Preceded by
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Oklahoma State Senate District 45
2008–2012
Succeeded by
Kyle D. Loveless (R)
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