John D. Russell

John Davidson Russell is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Life and career

Russell was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, the son of Alexander Brevard Russell, a physician who would later serve in the Georgia House of Representatives. His paternal grandfather was Richard Russell Sr., and his uncles included Richard Russell Jr. and Robert Lee Russell. Russell attended the University of Georgia and served in the United States Marine Corps.
Russell served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 to 1986.