Bates was endorsed by Hancock County Council members, Dr. Brian Kirkwood and John Jessup. Bates also received endorsement from the Indiana Right to Life PAC on March 29, 2012.Read More
Bates was also endorsed by State Senator Greg Walker on February 22, 2012, Connersville, Indiana Mayor Leonard Urban, Greg Fettig with America ReFocused (dead link) and Randolph County Sheriff Ken Hendrickson on April 12, 2012.Read More