Russ Marchuk (born September 1946) is a
Canadian
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politician, who was the
Saskatchewan Party
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member elected to the
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
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in the
2011 election for the riding of
Regina Douglas Park
Regina Douglas Park is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
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. Marchuk won the seat by ousting
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
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leader
Dwain Lingenfelter
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in his own riding by a shocking 10-point margin. He retired in 2016.
References
Living people
Saskatchewan Party MLAs
Members of the Executive Council of Saskatchewan
Politicians from Regina, Saskatchewan
1946 births
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