Calvin Potter

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]

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	(1945-11-03) November 3, 1945 (age 79) Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political 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.