Virginia

Running for: Virginia State Senate District 31

Russet Perry is dedicated to public service and helping people and is running to represent her community in the Virginia State Senate.

Growing up, Russet's family struggled financially. Her father was a public school teacher with chronic illness, and her mother was a student who returned to school after surviving Stage IV breast cancer. These struggles made Russet passionate about issues around the cost of living, families being able to put food on the table, access to affordable health care, and the necessity for excellent and safe public schools with well-paid public school teachers.

After graduating from The George Washington University, Russet moved to Loudoun county where she worked while attending Georgetown School. During law school she focused on issues related to advocacy, criminal justice, women, and minorities

After law school, Russet served as a prosecutor in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. She also served as a CIA officer, working alongside people of various ideologies to protect American citizens, our nation, and our democracy. She is a fierce advocate for protecting women’s rights and fighting for healthcare for all Virginians. Additionally, she aims to push for common sense reforms on gun control and to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

Russet lives with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats in Round Hill. She is running to represent District 31 in the Virginia Senate.

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