Edgar Hughes Degenaart Russell (24 October 1890 – 31 March 1963) was an Australian politician. Russell was born at Booleroo Centre. He was educated at public schools at Booleroo Centre and Port Germein. His family subsequently moved to Port Pirie; his father, C. A. Degenhardt, was a four-time mayor of the Town of Port Pirie. He was a bank clerk and manager for the National Bank of Australia for twelve years in various towns before becoming a private accountant; he was also a certified local government auditor. He was reportedly compelled to change his surname from Degenhardt to Russell by the bank.