Russ Weeks
 Russ Weeks (born May 12 1942) is a former Republican State Senator from West Virginia the 9th Senatorial District. Weeks was elected in 2002 defeating Senate Judiciary Chairman Bill Wooton. Weeks had not served in public office prior to being elected. He was defeated in 2006. He was the Republican nominee for 2008 West Virginia gubernatorial election.Born May 12 1942 to Jeanette Weeks and Russ Weeks Sr. in Beckley West Virginia he is a lifelong resident of the city.