James J. McNamara explained

James J. McNamara
Birth Date:	9 April 1927
Birth Place:	Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Office:	Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden 7-5 district
Term Start:	1994
Term End:	2000
Preceded:	Barbara L. Grimes
Successor:	Mark Larson
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.

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.^[1] McNamara lost re-election in 2000 due in part to his opposition to the Champlain Flyer rail service.^[2]

McNamara died on November 27, 2022,^{[3] [4]} at the age of 95.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1994 State Representative General Election: Chittenden 7-5 District. VT Elections Database. October 29, 2023.
2. News: Archives . L. A. Times . Two-Car Vermont Train on Track to Ease Commute . 29 October 2023 . . 5 December 2000.
3. Web site: Obituary: James McNamara, 1927-2022. Seven Days. December 2, 2022. October 29, 2023.
4. Web site: James McNamara. Burlington Free Press. December 3, 2022. October 29, 2023.