Irwin Lee Potter (October 5, 1909 – February 21, 1983) was an American politician from Virginia who served as Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party from 1956 to 1962.[1]
Irwin Lee Potter | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Virginia Republican Party | |
| In office July 21, 1956 – April 13, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | S. Floyd Landreth |
| Succeeded by | Horace E. Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1909 Tower City, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1983 (aged 73) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Dulcie Horner |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Southeastern University |
Early life
editPotter was born on October 5, 1909, in Tower City, Pennsylvania,[2] the son of H. Stewart and Emma W. Potter.[2] He was reared in Northern Virginia.[1] He attended school at Southeastern University where he received his degree in accounting and business administration.[1]
Political career
editPotter served as Arlington County Republican Chairman from 1948 to 1950.[3] In 1949, he was a candidate for the Virginia General Assembly.[3] In 1952 and 1954, he served as campaign manager for Joel Broyhill.[3] He was elected state chairman on July 21, 1956, defeating Lester S. Parsons.[4][5] On July 1, 1957, he was appointed by chair of the Republican National Committee, Meade Alcorn, as director of "Operation Dixie" in an effort to build the Republican Party in the South.[3][2] He resigned as state chair on April 13, 1962.[6]
Personal life
editHe was married to his wife, Dulcie Horner.[7] They had one son, Alan Lee Potter. He died on February 21, 1983, aged 73 due to a ruptured aorta in Arlington, Virginia.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "I. Lee Potter, 73, Dies". Washington Post. 2023-12-26. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ a b c "I. Lee Potter To Be 'Get Out Vote' Speaker". The Daily News Leader. 1960-04-17. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ a b c d "Republican Dinner Here To Feature I. Lee Potter". The News-Virginian. 1964-06-17. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Virginia GOP Protests States' Rights Invasion". Richmond Times-Dispatch. 1956-07-22. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "New Leadership for Virginia GOP". The Roanoke Times. 1956-07-24. p. 6. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "State GOP Chairman Resigns Post". Ledger-Star. 1962-04-13. p. 25. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Potter Would Have GOP In Control of State by '57". The Virginian-Pilot. 1956-08-13. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-02-26.