Norma C. Russell

Norma Caldwell Russell (born August 23, 1937) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina.

Norma Caldwell Russell
Member of the South Carolina State Senate for the 8th district
In office 1981–1983
Preceded by	Tom Turnipseed
Succeeded by	David L. Thomas
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for the 90th district
In office 1972–1980
Personal details
Born	(1937-08-23) August 23, 1937 (age 87) near Joanna, South Carolina
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Rodney J. Russell

Early life and career

Russell was a freelance court reporter.^[1]

Political career

Russell served in the South Carolina Senate from 1981 to 1983. She served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1972 to 1980, representing Lexington County, South Carolina.^[2]

Russell was elected Senator of the Year in 1982.^[3]

Issues

Equal Rights Amendment

Russell responded by letter to a supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, stating her reasons for refusing to endorse.^[4]