About John Russell
Lived 1923 – 2012 (aged 89). John Russell was an American politician.
John Wesley Russell (August 31, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American Republican politician who served two terms as mayor of Fairfax, Virginia, in the Fairfax City Council and one term in the Virginia Senate. He defeated legislative aide Emilie F. Miller to succeed her boss, Senator Abe Brault, in 1983, but he lost the seat in a rematch four years later.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Russell?
Virginia politician (1923-2012)
When was John Russell born?
John Russell was born on 31 August 1923 in Williamson.
When did John Russell die?
John Russell died on 24 December 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia.
What was John Russell's occupation?
John Russell was a politician.
What nationality was John Russell?
John Russell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Russell (Virginia politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Russell. https://biography.guide/john-russell-politician-1923/
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