Todd Russ

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Todd Russ
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Candidate, Oklahoma Treasurer

Oklahoma Treasurer
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55
Successor: Nick Archer

Compensation

Base salary

$114,713

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Sentinel High School, 1979

Bachelor's

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Personal
Profession
Business executive
Contact

Todd Russ (Republican Party) is the Oklahoma Treasurer. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Russ (Republican Party) is running for re-election for Oklahoma Treasurer. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Prior to being treasurer, Russ was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives on October 13, 2009, after a special election to replace Representative Ryan McMullen (D), who was appointed to a position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was elected to six terms in the Oklahoma House through 2022, when he declined to seek re-election in favor of seeking election as state treasurer. From 2015 through the end of 2022 he was a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Biography

Prior to political office at the state level, Russ was a member of the Cordell City Council. He was in the banking industry for 30 years, was president and CEO of Washita State Bank in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, was chair of the OBA Small Bank Council, and was on the board of the Oklahoma Bankers Association. He also founded his own bank management and consulting business in 2008.[1][2]

Russ was born June 8, 1961, and is from the fourth generation of his family to live in Western Oklahoma. He graduated from Sentinel High School in 1979, obtained a bachelor’s degree in international finance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and later graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking.[3][4]

He and his wife Khristy live in Cordell, Oklahoma. They have three children, five grandchildren and are members of the New Beginnings Assembly of God in Cordell.[5][6]

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Russ was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Russ was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017
Appropriations and Budget
Elections & Ethics, Chair
Energy & Natural Resources
Joint Appropriations and Budget

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Russ served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Russ served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Russ served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Russ served on the following committees:

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Bills Sponsored By:
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Elections

2026

See also: Oklahoma Treasurer election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Oklahoma Treasurer

Incumbent Todd Russ is running in the general election for Oklahoma Treasurer on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Todd Russ (R)

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2022

See also: Oklahoma Treasurer election, 2022

General election

General election for Oklahoma Treasurer

Todd Russ defeated Charles de Coune and Greg Sadler in the general election for Oklahoma Treasurer on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Russ
Todd Russ (R)
 
64.8
 
738,545
Image of Charles de Coune
Charles de Coune (D) Candidate Connection
 
30.7
 
349,876
Image of Greg Sadler
Greg Sadler (L)
 
4.5
 
51,858

Total votes: 1,140,279
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Treasurer

Todd Russ defeated Clark Jolley in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Treasurer on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Russ
Todd Russ
 
55.5
 
150,431
Image of Clark Jolley
Clark Jolley
 
44.5
 
120,561

Total votes: 270,992
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Charles de Coune advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Treasurer.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma Treasurer

Todd Russ and Clark Jolley advanced to a runoff. They defeated David Hooten in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Treasurer on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Russ
Todd Russ
 
48.5
 
164,376
Image of Clark Jolley
Clark Jolley
 
33.9
 
114,776
Image of David Hooten
David Hooten
 
17.6
 
59,721

Total votes: 338,873
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Greg Sadler advanced from the Libertarian primary for Oklahoma Treasurer.

2020

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Todd Russ defeated Austin Gipson-Black in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Russ
Todd Russ (R)
 
79.8
 
11,283
Image of Austin Gipson-Black
Austin Gipson-Black (D) Candidate Connection
 
20.2
 
2,861

Total votes: 14,144
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Austin Gipson-Black advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Todd Russ advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55.

2018

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Todd Russ defeated Dennis Dugger in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Russ
Todd Russ (R)
 
52.7
 
5,698
Image of Dennis Dugger
Dennis Dugger (D)
 
47.3
 
5,106

Total votes: 10,804
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55

Dennis Dugger defeated Fernando Zamarripa in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dennis Dugger
Dennis Dugger
 
78.9
 
3,206
Fernando Zamarripa
 
21.1
 
859

Total votes: 4,065
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Todd Russ advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
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Todd Russ

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2016

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.

Incumbent Todd Russ defeated Wayne A. Walters in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 general election.[7]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Todd Russ Incumbent 58.66% 8,052
     Democratic Wayne A. Walters 41.34% 5,675
Total Votes 13,727
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board


Wayne A. Walters ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 Democratic primary.[8][9]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Wayne A. Walters  (unopposed)


Incumbent Todd Russ ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55 Republican primary.[8][9]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Todd Russ Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent Todd Russ was unopposed in the Republican primary. Russ was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]

2012

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2012

Russ ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55. Russ ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15][16]

2010

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2010

Russ ran for re-election 2010 election for Oklahoma State House District 55. Russ was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010. Russ was unopposed in the Republican primary election on July 27, 2010.[17][18][19][20]

2009

Russ was elected on October 13, 2009, after a special election. He defeated Larry Peck (D) by a margin of 3029 votes to 2388. Russ replaced Representative Ryan McMullen (D), who was appointed to a position in the US Department of Agriculture.

Issues

ESG

See also: Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), State financial officer stances on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)
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Russ took positions in opposition to the Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement.

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Creation of list of firms with anti-energy policies (February 2023)

In February 2023, Russ announced he had sent questionnaires to banking and financial firms, asking the corporations to explain any ESG policies that applied to oil and natural gas investments. Large asset managers such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and JP Morgan received letters. The questionnaires asked the investment corporations and banks to prove they do not discriminate against energy firms.[21][22]

Oklahoma’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022 declares the petroleum and natural gas industry to be a vital state interest. The new state law went into effect in November 2022 and requires all firms wishing to do business with the state to provide proof that they do not engage in discrimination. The law provides firms 60 days to submit proof that they will not boycott the energy industry and stipulates that firms failing to provide documentation will be “presumed to be engaged in discriminating activities.”[23][24]

The law also requires the treasurer to compile a list of the discriminating firms.[25][26]

“I took office on January 9 and began compiling a list of companies, banks, and other entities that act against Oklahoma’s interests because of their ESG stance,” Russ said in a news release. “It is my responsibility to ensure Oklahomans’ tax dollars will not be used to enrich organizations that act counter to our taxpayers’ interests and our values.”[27][28]

“This list is crucial to provide accountability for our government entities, including organizations responsible for pension funds such as the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System and Teachers Retirement System,” Russ said. “OPERS alone has more than 60% of their portfolio totaling more than $10 billion managed by BlackRock, a well-known adversary of energy businesses.”[29][30]

Prior to Russ’s announcement, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, released a statement claiming it did “not boycott energy companies and will continue to be investors across the energy sector.”[31][32]

Campaign finance summary


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Todd Russ campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Oklahoma TreasurerWon general$467,201 $454,354
2020Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55Won general$-3,632 N/A**
2018Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55Won general$117,040 N/A**
2016Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55Won $70,307 N/A**
2014Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55Won $46,392 N/A**
2012Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55Won $42,298 N/A**
2010Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 55Won $12,772 N/A**
2006Oklahoma State Senate, District 26Lost $246,297 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Campaign themes

2022

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Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.

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2011

Personal

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Russ and his wife, Khristy, have three children: Ryan, Lacey and Lauren Paige.[33]

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. Legistorm, “Former State Rep. Todd Russ,” accessed March 15, 2023
  2. Oklahoma State Treasurer, “MEET TREASURER RUSS,” accessed March 15, 2023
  3. Legistorm, “Former State Rep. Todd Russ,” accessed March 15, 2023
  4. Oklahoma State Treasurer, “MEET TREASURER RUSS,” accessed March 15, 2023
  5. Legistorm, “Former State Rep. Todd Russ,” accessed March 15, 2023
  6. Oklahoma State Treasurer, “MEET TREASURER RUSS,” accessed March 15, 2023
  7. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
  8. 8.0 8.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
  9. 9.0 9.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
  10. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
  11. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
  12. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
  13. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
  14. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
  15. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
  16. Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
  17. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  18. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  19. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  20. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  21. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  22. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  23. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  24. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  25. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  26. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  27. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  28. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  29. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  30. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  31. Chief Investment Officer, “Diverse Manager Net Flows Expected to Remain Positive in 2023,” February 13, 2023
  32. Washington Examiner, “Oklahoma threatens to blacklist financial firms that 'boycott' energy companies,” February 1, 2023
  33. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bio

Political offices
Preceded by
Randy McDaniel (R)
Oklahoma Treasurer
2023-Present
Succeeded by
-
Preceded by
-
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 55
2009-2022
Succeeded by
Nick Archer (R)