David Yates (politician)

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David Yates
Minority Whip of theKentucky Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Dennis Parrett
Member of theKentucky Senate from the37thdistrict
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2021
Preceded by	Perry B. Clark
Member of theLouisville Metro Council from the 25th district
In office 2010–2020
Preceded by	Doug Hawkins
Succeeded by	Amy Holton Stewart
President of the Louisville Metro Council
In office 2016–2018
Preceded by	David W. Tandy
Succeeded by	David James
Personal details
Born	(1980-06-03)June 3, 1980 Louisville, Kentucky,U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Education	University of Louisville(BA) Northern Kentucky University(JD)

David Yates(born June 3, 1980) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of theKentucky Senatefrom the 37th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Early life and education

Yates was born inLouisville, Kentucky.He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from theUniversity of Louisvillein 2003 and aJuris Doctorfrom theSalmon P. Chase College of LawatNorthern Kentucky Universityin 2006.

Career

Yates began his career as a law clerk for JudgeWilliam Bertelsman.From 2006 to 2008, Yates served as an assistant attorney general of Kentucky. He has since worked as a personal injury attorney. Yates served as a member of theLouisville Metro Councilfrom 2010 to 2020. He was elected to theKentucky Senatein November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.