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Before serving in the Senate, Bates spent 12 years in the House of Delegates. During her tenure in the House, she was known for her expertise in fiscal matters. She served on the powerful Appropriations Committee , which oversees the state's budget.

: Graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1963. gail bates

is a retired American politician who served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing District 9 (Carroll and Howard Counties). A member of the Republican Party, she is known for her long tenure in the Maryland General Assembly, having served in both the House of Delegates and the State Senate. Before serving in the Senate, Bates spent 12