Alan Bates (politician)
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 3rd district |
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In office January 2005 – August 5, 2016 |
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| Succeeded by | Kevin Talbert |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
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In office January 2001 – January 2005 |
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| Succeeded by | Peter J. Buckley |
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Alan Curtis Bates March 17, 1945 Seattle, Washington |
| Died | August 5, 2016 (aged 71) Rogue River, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Laurie |
| 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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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. 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 C. Bates graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University. In 1977, he graduated from Kansas City University with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Sen. 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.
Bates died of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) on August 5, 2016, while fly fishing with his son on the Rogue River.
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