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David Yates
2021 - Present
2029
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David Yates (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Yates (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 37. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Yates was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Louisville in 2003 and a J.D. from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law in 2006. His career experience includes working as an attorney with the law offices of David Yates, PLLC.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Yates was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Committee on Committees
- Senate Enrollment Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Yates was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Enrollment Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 37
Incumbent David Yates defeated Calvin Leach in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Yates (D) | 60.4 | 25,124 |
 | Calvin Leach (R)  | 39.6 | 16,460 | |
| Total votes: 41,584 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Yates advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Calvin Leach advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 37.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Yates in this election.
2020
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 37
David Yates won election in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 37 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Yates (D) | 100.0 | 34,165 |
| Total votes: 34,165 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 37
David Yates defeated Katie Brophy, Garrett Dean, and Di Tran in the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 37 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Yates | 67.0 | 10,946 |
| Katie Brophy | 16.6 | 2,708 | ||
| Garrett Dean | 8.2 | 1,345 | ||
 | Di Tran | 8.2 | 1,343 | |
| Total votes: 16,342 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 25
Incumbent David Yates defeated Harold Temoth Henley Jr. in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Yates (D) | 60.7 | 5,651 |
| Harold Temoth Henley Jr. (R) | 39.3 | 3,654 | ||
| Total votes: 9,305 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2014
The city of Louisville, Kentucky held elections for mayor and city council on November 4, 2014.[2][3] In District 25, incumbent David Yates (D) was unopposed.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  David Yates Incumbent |
97.6% | 5,623 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2.4% | 139 | |
| Total Votes | 5,762 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk's Office - 2014 General Election Results | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
David Yates completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yates' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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President of the Louisville Metro Council 2016 & 2017
Louisville Business First's 2017 Forty Under 40
University of Louisville - Political Science Department's 2016 "Outstanding Alumnus"
Greater Louisville Inc.'s 2016 Most Valuable Policy Maker
Insider Louisville's Top 100 Influential Leaders 2016, 2017, 2018 - I am running on my record of a successful advocate and experienced public servant.
- I will continue to be accessible, listening to the needs of my constituents and work toward solutions.
- Endorsed by every single elected official within the Senate Dist.
As your next State Senator I will continue to focus on the creation of "good paying jobs" and expand on the economic momentum that we have accomplished in my current role as the Metro Council Economic Development Liaison. Kentucky is facing a serious budget shortfall and it will take an experienced political leader to work across the aisle with the Republican super-majority to prioritize spending that reflects our values. I will fight for tax reform and additional revenue sources such as expanding gaming, taxation of marijuana and steer us to better future economic prosperity.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 37 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 37 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 25, 2020.
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2014 Kentucky Election Calendar," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Jefferson County Candidate Filings," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "Official candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "Official general election results," accessed November 4, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Perry Clark (D) |
Kentucky State Senate District 37 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Louisville Metro Council District 25 2011-2021 |
Succeeded by Amy Holton Stewart (D) |
