J. Russell Capps
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James Russell Capps is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 41st House District, which includes portions of the Town of Apex, Town of Cary, City of Raleigh, and the entire Town of Morrisville. The portion of Research Triangle Park (RTP) within Wake county as well as Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are also in the district. A retiree from Raleigh, North Carolina, Capps is currently (2005-2006 session) serving in his sixth term in the state House.
In the 2006 General Election, Capps was defeated by Democratic challenger Warren Tyron "Ty" Harrell. Out of nearly 25,000 votes cast, Capps lost by about 800 votes.