Charles E. Potter | |
|---|---|
 Potter while serving, c. 1950s | |
| United States Senator from Michigan | |
| In office November 5, 1952 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Blair Moody |
| Succeeded by | Philip Hart |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district | |
| In office August 26, 1947 – November 4, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Victor A. Knox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Edward Potter October 30, 1916 Lapeer, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1979 (aged 63) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Lorraine Eddy
(m. 1939; div. 1960)Betty Bryant Wismer (m. 1960) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | US 28th Infantry Division |
| Awards |  Silver Star (2) Purple Heart Croix de Guerre |
Charles Edward Potter (October 30, 1916 – November 23, 1979) was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.