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Russell Alger
Republican · Senate · Michigan · 1902–1907
Russell Alger was a Republican U.S. senator from Michigan, serving 1902–1907. Cast 143 votes and missed 31.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 4
- Votes missed
- 31.9%
- Born
- 1836
- Died
- 1907
Biography
Russell Alexander Alger ( AL-jər; February 27, 1836 – January 24, 1907) was an American politician and businessman. He served as the 20th governor of Michigan, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of War. Impoverished as a child, Alger accumulated wealth throughout his life and died a respected businessman. He was at various points an army officer, a financier, lumber baron, and railroad owner.
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Terms in office
- Senate, Michigan1902–1907 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Russell Alger (R-MI), Senate 1902–1907,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/A000107/russell-alger (accessed 2026-10-15).