Russell Ott

Russell L. Ott is an American politician and lobbyist currently serving as a member of the South Carolina Senate for District 26. A native of St. Matthews, South Carolina, he previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2013 to 2024, where he held the position of Assistant Minority Leader. Before his legislative career, Ott worked as a lobbyist for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Carolina.