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Robert Potter

Robert Potter served as a representative for North Carolina (1829-1833).

  • Jacksonian
  • North Carolina
  • District -1
  • Former
Portrait of Robert PotterNorth Carolina
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State North Carolina

Representing constituents across the North Carolina delegation.

District District -1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1829-1833

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Robert Potter was an American politician who served as a Representative from North Carolina in the United States Congress from 1829 to 1833. A member of the Jacksonian Party, Potter served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s -1 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Robert Potter was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Jacksonian Party, representing North Carolina from the state’s -1 congressional district. Potter served from 1829-12-07 to 1833-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Potter participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of North Carolina. As a Jacksonian Party member, Potter’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Robert Potter’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of North Carolina and the broader history of the United States. As a Jacksonian Party representative from North Carolina, Potter played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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