Russet Perry is an American Democratic politician from Virginia. She was elected to the Virginia Senate in the 2023 Virginia Senate election from the 31st district.[1]
Early life and career
Perry moved to Loudoun County, Virginia in 2006, and resided in Round Hill.[2] Perry was a prosecutor in the Loudoun County government until 2021.[3][4] Perry also worked for the Central Intelligence Agency.[5]
Political career
In 2023, Perry ran for the Virginia Senate, in the newly redrawn 31st district. Perry defeated Leesburg Town Council member Zach Cummings by a 63%–37% margin, to win the Democratic Party nomination.[6]
In the general election, Perry faced businessman Juan Pablo Segura. Elections analysts Mark Rozell and Chaz Nuttycombe described the race as a potential "majority maker" in the closely divided state senate.[2][7] The general election was one of the most expensive state legislative races in Virginia history, with each candidate's campaign raising over $5 million.[8]
Perry won the race by a 53%–47% margin, resulting in the Democratic Party retaining control of the Virginia Senate.[9]
References
- ^ "Russet Perry". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ a b Armus, Teo (November 4, 2023). "Ex-CIA officer faces doughnut mogul in pivotal, pricey Va. Senate race". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Saiyid, Amena H. (2022-10-26). "Former Loudoun County prosecutor to run for state Senate seat". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Cline, Nathaniel (October 19, 2023). "Senate District 31 race: Republican Juan Pablo Segura vs. Democrat Russet Perry". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Minock, Nick (June 6, 2023). "Russet Perry and Zach Cummings compete for Loudoun, Fauquier senate seat in June primary". WJLA-TV. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Jarvis, James (June 20, 2023). "Russet Perry wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 31st Senate District". Inside NOVA. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Moore, Jack (October 19, 2023). "In high-stakes election for control of Virginia general assembly, what role will Northern Virginia play?". WTOP. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Bowman, Liam (November 2, 2023). "Segura, Perry face off in bitterly contested state Senate race". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Democrat Russet Perry wins hotly contested 31st District Va. Senate race". Fauquier Times. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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