Gail Bates
Gail Bates (Republican Party) was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 9. Bates assumed office on January 14, 2015. Bates left office on January 9, 2019.
Bates (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 9. Bates lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bates served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9A from her appointment to the chamber on February 4, 2002, to January 14, 2015.
Biography
When she served in the state Senate, Bates' professional experience included working as a certified public accountant, as chief of staff for Delegate Donald E. Murphy - District 12A, and as assistant to the Howard County executive.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bates served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education, Health & Environmental Affairs |
| • Audit |
| • Children, Youth, and Families |
| • Protocol |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bates served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
Note: Bates also served on the Oversight Committee on Pensions, the Oversight Committee on Personnel and the Subcommittee on Public Safety and Administration.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bates served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Children, Youth, & Families |
Note: Bates also served on the Oversight Committee on Pensions, the Oversight Committee on Personnel and the Subcommittee on Public Safety and Administration.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 9
Katie Hester defeated incumbent Gail Bates in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katie Hester (D) | 50.8 | 33,493 | |
| Gail Bates (R) | 49.1 | 32,347 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 65,892 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 9
Katie Hester advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 9 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katie Hester | 100.0 | 9,761 | |
| Total votes: 9,761 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 9
Incumbent Gail Bates defeated Reid Novotny in the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 9 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gail Bates | 53.9 | 4,222 | |
| Reid Novotny | 46.1 | 3,605 | ||
| Total votes: 7,827 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Ryan Frederic defeated Daniel Medinger in the Democratic primary, while Gail Bates was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bates defeated Frederic in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Gail Bates |
65.9% | 33,109 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Frederic | 34.1% | 17,132 | |
| Total Votes | 50,241 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ryan Frederic |
51.6% | 4,298 |
| Daniel Medinger | 48.4% | 4,031 |
| Total Votes | 8,329 | |
2010
Bates came in first in the general election on November 2, 2010, winning re-election.[4]
| Maryland House of Delegates, District 9A General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gail Bates (R)
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21,709 | |||
| Warren Miller (R)
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19,911 | |||
| Maryann Maher (D) | 15,264 | |||
| Jonathan Weinstein (D) | 14,110 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 11 through April 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 13 through April 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 13.
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Gail Bates endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election.[5]
Personal
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When she served in the state Senate, Bates was a member of the Howard County Republican Women, Howard County Farm Bureau, Christian Jail Ministry, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Howard County Republican Club, Maryland Federation of Republican Women, National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Therapeutic Horsemanship Association. She also belonged to the Maryland Veterans Caucus, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, Women Legislators of Maryland, and Golf Advisory Committee of Howard County.[6]
See also
- Maryland State Legislature
- Maryland State Senate
- Maryland Senate Committees
- Maryland Joint Committees
- Maryland State Senate District 9
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ Rick Perry for President, "40 Maryland GOP Legislators and Leaders Endorse Rick Perry for President," September 27, 2011. (Archived)
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Gail Bates' Biography," accessed March 25, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland Senate District 9 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Katie Hester (D) |
