Russell C. Fagg is an American attorney, former judge, and politician. A Republican, he served two terms in the Montana House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995.[1] He succeeded Mary McDonough in the 89th district.[2] Fagg was succeeded by Peggy Arnott.[3]

Russ Fagg
District Judge for Yellowstone County
In office
1995–2017
Preceded byRussell Fillner
Succeeded byDon Harris
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
1991–1995
Preceded byMary McDonough
Succeeded byPeggy Arnott
Personal details
Born (1960-06-26) June 26, 1960 (age 64)
Political partyRepublican
RelativesHarrison Fagg (father)
EducationWhitman College (BA)
University of Montana, Missoula (JD)
University of Nevada, Reno (MJur)

Fagg was elected district judge in Yellowstone County, Montana in 1994. He defeated the incumbent, Russell Fillner.[4] He retired in October 2017.[5] Fagg was succeeded by Don Harris.[6] He was a candidate in the Republican primary for the 2018 U.S. Senate election in Montana.[7][8]

Career

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References

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  1. ^ "Biographical Information About Russell Fagg". US News & World Report. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. ^ "7 Nov 1990, 12". newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  3. ^ "10 Nov 1994, 14". newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  4. ^ "10 Nov 1994". newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  5. ^ "District Judge Russell Fagg Resigns to Open Private Practice". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. June 6, 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  6. ^ Tollefson, Phoebe (31 October 2017). "Billings lawyer Don Harris will fill district court judge seat vacated by Russell Fagg". billingsgazette.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  7. ^ Lutey, Tom (October 14, 2017). "Former Judge Russell Fagg enters Senate race for Tester's seat". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Russell Fagg joins Montana Republican Senate race". Seattle Times. Associated Press. October 14, 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
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