James J. McNamara

James J. McNamara
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden 7-5 district
In office 1994–2000
Preceded by	Barbara L. Grimes
Succeeded by	Mark Larson
Personal details
Born	(1927-04-09)April 9, 1927 Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Died	November 27, 2022(2022-11-27) (aged 95)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Holy Cross College Cornell Law School

James J. McNamara (April 9, 1927 – November 27, 2022) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Chittenden 7-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Life and career

McNamara was born in Colchester, Vermont. He attended Holy Cross College and Cornell Law School.[1]

In 1994, McNamara defeated Steven A. Ciardelli in the general election for the Chittenden 7-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives, winning 55 percent of the votes.[2] McNamara lost re-election in 2000 due in part to his opposition to the Champlain Flyer rail service.[3]

McNamara died on November 27, 2022,[4][5] at the age of 95.

References

1. State of Vermont Legislative Directory, The Council, 1965
2. "1994 State Representative General Election: Chittenden 7-5 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
3. Archives, L. A. Times (5 December 2000). "Two-Car Vermont Train on Track to Ease Commute". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
4. "Obituary: James McNamara, 1927-2022". Seven Days. December 2, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
5. "James McNamara". Burlington Free Press. December 3, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.