Norma Caldwell Russell (August 23, 1937 – March 6, 2026) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina.Norma C. Russell Dignity Memorial
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.
She was elected Senator of the Year in 1982.
Issues
Equal Rights Amendment Russell politely responded by letter to a supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, stating her reasons for refusing to endorse.
Death Russell died on March 6, 2026, at the age of 88.
References
External links Representative Russell with her dog in 1973 via The State Newspaper