Senator Ralph Wilson Potter View All Years

Ralph Wilson Potter

Linn County

Marion Republican 15th Senatorial District Born July 29, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, son of Walter D. and Helen M. Potter. Real Estate broker. Married Helen E. Drake May 2, 1945, in Marion. Two sons: Robert W., and Boyd D. Member First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 298, Kiwanis Club, Masons, Consistory, Shrine, Farm Bureau. In U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45. Marion Mayor 1963-68. Owner-operator Potter Real Estate, Marion, 1956 to present date. Associated in family farm service business 1938 to 1956. Third term in Iowa Senate.

Senate District 15

Committees
65th GA (1973)

Standing Committees

Appropriations (Vice Chair)
Cities and Towns
Judiciary
Ways and Means

Former Memberships

Criminal Code Review Study Committee (01/11/1971 - 01/31/1973)
Criminal Code Revision Subcommittee of 1973 (09/19/1973 - 01/01/1974)
Local Funding and Budgeting Study Committee (08/23/1973 - 01/31/1974)
Local Services Study Committee (06/25/1974 - 01/01/1975)
Mechanic's Lien Laws and Landlord-Tenant Law Joint Subcommittee (10/08/1974 - 12/31/1974)
Pari-Mutuel Racing Study Committee (Chair) (08/22/1974 - 12/31/1974)
Uniform Commercial Code Study Committee (07/01/1973 - 01/01/1974)