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Max Yates
Max Yates (b. 1963) is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 74 from 2011 to 2013.
Yates works as the owner and manager of Yates Body Shop.
Campaign themes
2012
Yates opposed "any plan" to increase taxes. He voiced support for workers' compensation reform, natural resource development, expansion of industrial arts programs in public education, and a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs in public schools and research institutions.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yates served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Yates ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 74. Yates ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was defeated by Ryan Lynch (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ryan Lynch |
54.7% | 2,675 | |
| Republican | Max Yates Incumbent | 45.3% | 2,211 | |
| Total Votes | 4,886 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Yates won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Yates did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. He faced Bob Brock (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 74 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Max Yates (R)
|
1,855 | |||
| Bob Brock (D) | 1,834 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Yates and his wife, Lisa, have three children.
Recent news
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External links
- House Site
- Campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Josh Peck (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 74 2011–present |
Succeeded by Ryan Lynch (D) |
