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|James Bernard Yates Sr. (April 5, 1929 – April 25, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1972 to 1995. Yates was first elected to the house in a May 1972 special election following the resignation of incumbent representative James Yocom. He did not seek reelection in 1994 and resigned from his seat early in June.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What is the full birth name of Jim Yates?
- A.James Bernard Yates Sr.correct
- B.James Bradley Yates Jr.
- C.James Bertram Yates Sr.
- D.James Benjamin Yates Jr.
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as James Bernard Yates Sr.
Source: biographical entry
2.In which state did Jim Yates serve as a politician?
- A.Tennessee
- B.Ohio
- C.Virginia
- D.Kentuckycorrect
Jim Yates served as an American politician in the state of Kentucky.
Source: biographical entry
3.When was Jim Yates born?
- A.May 5, 1929
- B.May 5, 1932
- C.April 5, 1932
- D.April 5, 1929correct
Jim Yates was born on April 5, 1929.
Source: biographical entry
4.When did Jim Yates pass away?
- A.April 25, 2020
- B.May 25, 2021
- C.April 25, 2021correct
- D.May 25, 2020
Jim Yates died on April 25, 2021.
Source: biographical entry
5.What political party did Jim Yates represent while in the Kentucky House of Representatives?
- A.Republican
- B.Green Party
- C.Democratcorrect
- D.Libertarian
Jim Yates served in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Democrat.
Source: political career section
6.During which years did Jim Yates serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives?
- A.1970 to 1993
- B.1968 to 1991
- C.1975 to 1998
- D.1972 to 1995correct
Jim Yates served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1972 to 1995.
Source: political career section
7.How did Jim Yates first enter the Kentucky House of Representatives?
- A.A special electioncorrect
- B.An appointment by the Governor
- C.A general election
- D.A primary election
Jim Yates was first elected to the house in a May 1972 special election.
Source: political career section
8.Who was the incumbent representative whose resignation led to the special election that Jim Yates won?
- A.James Miller
- B.James Yocomcorrect
- C.James Brown
- D.James Smith
Jim Yates won the seat following the resignation of incumbent representative James Yocom.
Source: political career section
9.In which month and year was the special election held that Jim Yates won?
- A.June 1972
- B.April 1972
- C.May 1972correct
- D.July 1972
The text states that Jim Yates was first elected in a May 1972 special election.
Source: political career section
10.Did Jim Yates seek reelection in 1994?
- A.Yes, and he lost
- B.No, he did not seek reelectioncorrect
- C.Yes, and he won
- D.He was disqualified from running
Jim Yates did not seek reelection in 1994.
Source: political career section
11.When did Jim Yates resign from his seat in the House of Representatives?
- A.May 1995
- B.June 1995correct
- C.July 1995
- D.August 1995
Jim Yates resigned from his seat early in June 1995.
Source: political career section
12.How old was Jim Yates at the time of his death?
- A.93
- B.91
- C.92correct
- D.90
The text identifies Jim Yates as being 92 years old.
Source: biographical summary
13.What was the middle name of Jim Yates?
- A.Benjamin
- B.Bernardcorrect
- C.Bradley
- D.Bruce
The full name provided for the subject is James Bernard Yates Sr.
Source: biographical entry
14.In which state house did Jim Yates hold office?
- A.Ohio House of Representatives
- B.Kentucky Senate
- C.Kentucky House of Representativescorrect
- D.Virginia House of Delegates
Jim Yates served in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Source: political career section
15.Did Jim Yates serve a full term through 1995?
- A.No, he resigned earlycorrect
- B.Yes, he completed his term
- C.Yes, he was reelected in 1995
- D.No, he died in office before his term ended
Jim Yates resigned from his seat early in June 1995.
Source: political career section
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