Clifford Russell, Jr.
Clifford Russell, Jr. was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Illinois. Russell was defeated by incumbent Bobby L. Rush in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1]
Biography
Education:[2]
- Keller Gifted Elementary School
- Kellogg Elementary School
- Morgan Park High School
- University of Illinois- Chicago, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Criminal Justice and Economics
Career
Russell is a police officer in Chicago, Illinois.[2]
Elections
2012
Russell ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 1st District. Russell sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3][4] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, and the primary took place on March 20, 2012. Incumbent Bobby Rush defeated Russell in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Bobby Rush Incumbent |
83.8% | 64,533 |
| Jordan Sims | 2.6% | 1,980 |
| Clifford Russell, Jr. | 3.1% | 2,412 |
| Fred Smith | 2.9% | 2,232 |
| Raymond Lodato | 4.2% | 3,210 |
| Harold Bailey | 3.4% | 2,598 |
| Total Votes | 76,965 | |
Personal
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Russell is married to Brittan Russell and is the father of two girls, Nia and Sydney.[2]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ABC News 7, "Election Results Primary 2012," accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Clifford Russell for Congress, " Biography" accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Illinois congressional candidates seek spots on ballot" accessed December 27, 2011
