Jim Yates (politician)

James Bernard Yates Sr. was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1972 to 1995.^[1][2] Yates was first elected to the house in a May 1972 special election following the resignation of incumbent representative James Yocom.^[3] He did not seek reelection in 1994 and resigned from his seat early in June.^[4][5]

Jim Yates
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 44th district
In office May 1972 – June 30, 1994
Preceded by	James Yocom
Succeeded by	Joni Jenkins
Personal details
Born	Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Political party	Democratic