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{{Infobox|Name=Sam Russell | {{Infobox|Name=Sam Russell | ||
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|Position = US Senator | |Position = US Senator | ||
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|Constituency = California | |Constituency = California | ||
|Predecessor = Barbara Boxer | |Predecessor = Barbara Boxer | ||
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|Party = [[Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] | |Party = [[Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] | ||
|Spouse = [[Mark Wong]] | |Spouse = [[Mark Wong]] | ||
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|Party-Colour = blue}} | |Party-Colour = blue}} | ||
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In 2008 he once again ran a surprise race for higher office when Senator Barbara Boxer resigned. Originally he faced a crowded Democratic primary with LA Congressman [[Antonio Gonzalez]] and bay area Congressman [[Mata O’Donnell]], however both withdrew before primary day. In the general election he faced off against moderate Rep. [[Francisco Cojuanco]]. The final result of the close race had Russell winning with a little over 52%. He served as Ranking Member or Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee for several years before retiring in 2013. | In 2008 he once again ran a surprise race for higher office when Senator Barbara Boxer resigned. Originally he faced a crowded Democratic primary with LA Congressman [[Antonio Gonzalez]] and bay area Congressman [[Mata O’Donnell]], however both withdrew before primary day. In the general election he faced off against moderate Rep. [[Francisco Cojuanco]]. The final result of the close race had Russell winning with a little over 52%. He served as Ranking Member or Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee for several years before retiring in 2013. | ||
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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== |