Debbs Potts | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1961–1984 | |
| Preceded by | C. D. Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Bill Olson |
| Constituency | Josephine County 1961-72; Josephine and Jackson counties 1973-84 |
| President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Harry D. Boivin |
| Succeeded by | John D. Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugene Debs Potts 10 December 1909 Buzzard Roost, California |
| Died | 19 December 2003 (aged 94) Merlin, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Saw mill owner |
Eugene Debs "Debbs" Potts (10 December 1909 – 19 December 2003) was an Oregon state legislator, public administrator, and founder of Historic Pottsville. Potts operated a farm machinery business and owned several small saw mills. He served twenty-four years in the Oregon State Senate which included 196 days as acting governor. He was also the first chairman of the Oregon Lottery Commission.