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Alan Bates (politician)
American politician
Alan Bates |
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In office
January 2005 – August 5, 2016 | | Succeeded by | Kevin Talbert |
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In office
January 2001 – January 2005 | | Succeeded by | Peter J. Buckley |
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| Born | Alan Curtis Bates
(1945-03-17)March 17, 1945[1]
Seattle, Washington |
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| Died | August 5, 2016(2016-08-05) (aged 71)
Rogue River, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse | Laurie[1] |
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| Children | Kim Bates, Krista Bates, Keri Bates, Curtis Bates, Samantha Bates Tipler |
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| Residence | Ashland, Oregon |
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| Alma mater | Central Washington University
Kansas City University |
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| Occupation | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Alan Curtis Bates (March 17, 1945 – August 5, 2016) was an American osteopathic physician and a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.[2] He was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing the 3rd District since 2005. Previously he was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2000 through 2004.
Biography
Alan C. Bates was born March 17, 1945.[1] Bates graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University. Bates served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967.[1] In 1977, he graduated from Kansas City University with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.[3] From 2000 to 2004, Bates served in the Oregon House of Representatives.[1] From 2005 to 2016, Bates served in the Oregon State Senate.[1] Bates was instrumental in implementing the Oregon Health Plan, a statewide insurance plan designed to cover low-income residents during the first tenure of Governor John Kitzhaber.[4]
Bates died of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) on August 5, 2016, while fly fishing with his son on the Rogue River.[5]
See also
Electoral history
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Alan Bates' Biography". Vote Smart.
- ^ Raymond, Rose (November 20, 2012). "Election 2012: DOs bring health expertise to state, national offices". The DO. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Oregon state Sen. Alan Bates, DO, remembered as leader, lifesaver". The DO. August 9, 2016. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Kitzhaber, John. "John Kitzhaber remembers Sen. Alan Bates". State of Reform. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ^ Matsumoto, Samantha (August 6, 2016). "Oregon senator Alan Bates dies at age 71". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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