DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1986 primary
Robert B. Bates
Robert B. Bates ran in 1 election in 1986.
- Elections
- 1
- 1986
- Won
- 0
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Bates has run
Margin: how far Bates finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Maryland State Senate, District 20 | Primary | Lost | Ida G. Ruben (D), Diane Kirchenbauer (D) | 5.6% | −41.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)