Patricia Bates

thumb|Patricia Bates in 2014 Patricia "Pat" Carmody Bates (born December 15, 1939) is an American Republican politician who served in the California State Senate, representing the 36th Senate district, which encompasses parts of Orange and San Diego counties. She left office on December 5, 2022. Quotes It is no secret that Republicans face a challenging political environment in California. Republicans embrace taxpayers who want a more efficient government, parents who want better schools and safer streets, and citizens who want their constitutional freedoms protected. ... I will do everything I can as the next leader to spread that message in every part of the state. California Senate Republicans Elect Patricia Bates as Leader Retrieved 15 April 2025 Quotes about Patricia Bates Her career in social work helping our most vulnerable communities, and her leadership at local, county, and state levels will prove essential. California Senate Republicans Elect Patricia Bates as Leader Retrieved 15 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Members of the Republican Party (United States) Category:People from California Category:1939 births Category:Women born in the 1930s Category:Living people