Robert Elson Russell Sr. (December 18, 1941 – January 19, 2019) was an American politician. Elected to the

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in 1981, he faced

Chip Dicks John Gaudry "Chip" Dicks III (born May 22, 1951) is an American lobbyist and former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 1983 to 1990. He was defeated for reelection in 1989 by Republican Kirk Cox Marvin Kirkland ...

the following year after the court-mandated redrawing of districts. He was unsuccessful in this race but won election to the

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in 1983. 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.

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