David Yates | |
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| Minority Whip of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – October 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Parrett |
| Succeeded by | Cassie Chambers Armstrong |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – October 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Perry B. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Gary Clemons (elect) |
| Member of the Louisville 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. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Louisville (BA) Northern Kentucky University (JD) |
Charles David Yates (born June 3, 1980) is an American attorney and politician serving as the county clerk of Jefferson County, Kentucky. Yates was previously a member of the Kentucky Senate from January 2021 to October 2025.
Early life and education
Yates was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Louisville in 2003 and a Juris Doctor from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2006.[1]
Career
Yates began his career as a law clerk for Judge William 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 the Louisville Metro Council from 2010 to 2020. He was elected to the Kentucky Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.[2][3] He resigned in October 2025 after being appointed as interim clerk of Jefferson County.[4]
Legislation
Since 2021, Yates has been a primary sponsor of the following bills which have been considered by at least one house:[5]
| Bill | Title | House Vote | Senate Vote | Governor | Ky. Acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 SB 23 | An act relating to theft of mail matter | Passed 81–14 | Passed 37–0 | Signed | 2022 c. 97 |
| 23 SB 229 | An act relating to child abuse | Passed 91–6 | Passed 36–0 | Signed | 2023 c. 107 |
| 23 SB 268 | An act relating to financial support of a child or dependent after driving under the influence | Passed 84–12 | Passed 37–0 | Signed | 2023 c. 174 |
| 24 SB 45 | An act relating to Kentucky Alert Systems | Passed 92–0 | Passed 32–1 | Signed | 2024 c. 52 |
| 24 SB 48 | An act relating to employment | Not voted | Passed 37–0 | — | — |
| 25 SB 133 | An act relating to sanctioning bodies for boxing and wrestling exhibitions | Passed 89–0 | Passed 37–0 | Signed | 2025 c. 69 |
References
- ^ "David Yates". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "Senator David Yates (D)". legislature.ky.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "Louisville Metro Council seat vacant as former councilman takes senate seat". WDRB. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "David Yates sworn in as interim Jefferson County clerk". WLKY. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Sen. Yates, David Sponsored Bills". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
