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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]
Russet Perry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jill Vogel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Round Hill, Virginia |
| Occupation | prosecutor |
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]
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]
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