James J. McNamara

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.

James J. McNamara
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden 7-5 district
In office
1994–2000
Preceded byBarbara L. Grimes
Succeeded byMark Larson
Personal details
Born(1927-04-09)April 9, 1927
Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2022(2022-11-27) (aged 95)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materHoly Cross College
Cornell Law School

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.


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