| 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 |
Norma Caldwell Russell (born August 23, 1937) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina.
Early life and career
Russell was a freelance court reporter.
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.
Russell was elected Senator of the Year in 1982.
Issues
Equal Rights Amendment
Russell responded by letter to a supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, stating her reasons for refusing to endorse.
References
- Assembly, South Carolina General (1 January 1975). "South Carolina Legislative Manual". General Assembly of South Carolina. Retrieved 12 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Search". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Letter from Norma Russell to Virginia Lybrand, March 5, 1982". digital.tcl.sc.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
External links
Representative Russell with her dog in 1973 via The State Newspaper
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJohn Stroud | Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina 1982 |
Succeeded byThomas F. Hartnett |
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