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Donald Russell

Democrat · Senate · South Carolina · 1965–1966

Donald Russell was a Democratic U.S. senator from South Carolina, serving 1965–1966. Sponsored 7 bills. Cast 371 votes and missed 17.4%.

Years in Congress
1
Bills sponsored
7
Became law
0
Votes missed
17.4%
Born
1906
Died
1998

Biography

Donald Stuart Russell (February 22, 1906 – February 22, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, judge, and academic administrator from South Carolina. A Democrat, Russell served as the 107th governor of South Carolina served from 1963 to 1965, which was followed by a stint as U.S. Senator from South Carolina from 1965 to 1966.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, South Carolina1965–1966 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Donald Russell (D-SC), Senate 1965–1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/R000525/donald-russell (accessed 2026-10-15).

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