Steve Russell
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| Steve Russell | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 45 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 19, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Ouachita Baptist University, 1985 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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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
2011
2010
- Natural Resources and Regulatory Services (Appropriations) Subcommittee
- Business and Labor
- Public Safety and Homeland Security, Vice Chair
- Retirements and Insurance
- Veterans and Military Affairs
Elections
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 |
Personal
Russell is married to his wife, Cindy, and has five children.
External links
- Senator Russell's campaign
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
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| Preceded by ' | Oklahoma State Senate District 45 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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