Robert E. Russell

Robert Elson Russell Sr. (December 18, 1941 – January 19, 2019) was an American politician. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1981, he faced Chip Dicks the following year after the court-mandated redrawing of districts. He was unsuccessful in this race but won election to the Virginia Senate 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.