of Cates' term before running for a full term in 2012. References External links Senator Gary Cates at Project Vote Smart Follow the Money - Gary Cates 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions Republican Party Ohio state senators Republican Party members of the Ohio House of Representatives 1955 births Living people 21st-century American politicians People from Petersburg, Virginia People from West Chester, Butler County, Ohio