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.
Alan Bates | |
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| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2005 – August 5, 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Talbert |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2001 – January 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Buckley |
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| Born | Alan Curtis Bates March 17, 1945[1] Seattle, Washington |
| Died | August 5, 2016 (aged 71) Rogue River, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laurie[1] |
| Children | Kim Bates, Krista Bates, Keri Bates, Curtis Bates, Samantha Bates Tipler |
| Residence | Ashland, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Central Washington University Kansas City University |
| Occupation | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan C. Bates | 32,563 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | Jim Wright | 30,101 | 48.0 | |
| Write-in | 62 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 62,726 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Bates | 30,552 | 63.7 | |
| Republican | Lynn Aiello | 17,321 | 36.1 | |
| Write-in | 92 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 47,965 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Bates | 24,550 | 50.2 | |
| Republican | Dave Dotterrer | 24,275 | 49.7 | |
| Write-in | 59 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 48,884 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Bates | 27,678 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | Dave Dotterrer | 23,700 | 44.4 | |
| Pacific Green | Art H Krueger | 1,917 | 3.6 | |
| Write-in | 69 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 53,364 | 100% | ||
References
External links
- Oregon State Senate - Alan Bates official government website
- Oregon Senate Democrats - Alan Bates senate Democrats legislative website
- Follow the Money - Alan Bates
- Dr. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward and Dr. Alan Bates testify before Oregon Medical Board -- OMB Public Meeting audio from 2012-10-12