Tom Bates
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-02-1976 | Democratic | AD-12 | 72708 | Win |
| 11-07-1978 | Democratic | AD-12 | 59570 | Win |
| 11-04-1980 | Democratic | AD-12 | 77238 | Win |
| 11-02-1982 | Democratic | AD-12 | 95875 | Win |
| 11-06-1984 | Democratic | AD-12 | 130682 | Win |
| 11-04-1986 | Democratic | AD-12 | 91581 | Win |
| 11-08-1988 | Democratic | AD-12 | 112136 | Win |
| 11-06-1990 | Democratic | AD-12 | 82766 | Win |
| 11-03-1992 | Democratic | AD-14 | 126317 | Win |
| 11-08-1994 | Democratic | AD-14 | 97999 | Win |
Candidate Biography:
Thomas H. Bates
Born: February 9, 1938 in San Diego, CA
Married: Loni Hancock (in 1986)
Child: Casey and Jonathan
1972-1976: Member, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
2002-2016: Mayor, City of Berkeley
2008: In October 2007, a recall campaign was begun against Bates, who was "described as too conservative for the city." [Source: berkeleyrecall.com]
- Bates was a member of UC Berkeley's 1959 Rose Bowl Team.
- In February 2008, Bates was at the center of a national debate after the Berkeley City Council voted to request the closure of a Marine Corps Recruiting Station, whose recruiters were described as "uninvited and unwelcome guests" in Berkeley.
Source: California Legislature Handbook (1989)