Russ Feingold

Russ Feingold is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1993 to 2011. Known for his independent streak, he focused on campaign finance reform and civil liberties. Feingold authored the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, aiming to reduce the influence of money in politics. He also opposed warrantless wiretapping and worked on issues like healthcare and education. After his Senate career, he remained active in public service and advocacy, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and protecting individual rights.