Preceded by Thomas W. Wilson Nationality American Succeeded by Lisa Bartlett Name Patricia Bates | Role American Politician | |
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Preceded by Mark Wyland (redistricted) Similar Janet Nguyen, John Moorlach, Joel Anderson, Ling Ling Chang, Marty Block Profiles | ||
Senator Patricia Bates Schedules Meet & Greet with Oceanside
Patricia Carmody "Pat" Bates is an American politician currently serving as minority leader of the California State Senate. She is a Republican representing the 36th Senate district, which encompasses parts of Orange and San Diego counties. She previously served as a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from 2007 to 2014, and the California State Assembly from 1996 to 2004. She also served as the first mayor of Laguna Niguel, California following its incorporation in 1989, and continued to serve on the city council until 1998. Before serving as mayor, she had been employed as a social worker in Los Angeles County.
She endorsed Marco Rubio for President in the 2016 United States Presidential election.
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