Russ Marchuk (born September 1946) is a Canadian politician, who was the Saskatchewan Party member elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2011 election for the riding of Regina Douglas Park.[1] Marchuk won the seat by ousting Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leader Dwain Lingenfelter in his own riding by a shocking 10-point margin.[2] He retired in 2016.[3]

Russ Marchuk
Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
for Regina Douglas Park
In office
November 7, 2011 – March 8, 2016
Preceded byDwain Lingenfelter
Succeeded byNicole Sarauer
Personal details
BornSeptember 1946 (age 77)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Political partySaskatchewan Party
Alma materUniversity of Regina
Occupationeducator

References edit

  1. ^ "Honourable Russ Marchuk - Government of Saskatchewan". Archived from the original on 2013-07-09. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  2. ^ "NDP loses seats in Regina as Sask. Party gains" Archived 2011-12-11 at the Wayback Machine. Regina Leader-Post, November 8, 2011.
  3. ^ "Retirement is the next choice for Regina MLA Russ Marchuk".