Calvin Potter
20th century American politician
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Calvin Potter (born November 3, 1945) is a retired American teacher and Democratic politician from Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He served 8 years in the Wisconsin Senate (1991–1999) and 16 years in the State Assembly (1975–1991).[1]
Preceded byWilliam Te Winkle
Succeeded byJames Baumgart
Preceded byWayne W. Wood
Succeeded byJames Baumgart
Calvin Potter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 7, 1991 – January 4, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | William Te Winkle |
| Succeeded by | James Baumgart |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne W. Wood |
| Succeeded by | James Baumgart |
| Constituency | 26th Assembly district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Midge Miller |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Black |
| Constituency | 77th Assembly district |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Bill B. Bruhy |
| Succeeded by | Marlin Schneider |
| Constituency | 59th Assembly district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1945 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse | married |
| Alma mater | Lakeland College (B.A.) |
| Profession | Educator |
Early life and education
Potter was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan, before earning his bachelor's degree from Lakeland College in 1968.[2]
Career
Potter was elected to the Assembly in 1974. Later, he was a member of the Senate. Previously, he had chaired the Sheboygan County Democratic Party.