| Jay McNamar | |
| State House: | Minnesota |
| District: | 12A |
| Term Start: | January 8, 2013 |
| Term End: | January 5, 2015 |
| Predecessor: | redrawn district |
| Successor: | Jeff Backer |
| Birth Date: | 12 February 1947 |
| Party: | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse: | Robin |
| Children: | 2 |
| Residence: | Elbow Lake, Minnesota |
| Occupation: | Legislator |
Jay McNamar (born February 12, 1947) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 12A in western Minnesota during the 88th session of the Minnesota legislature.
McNamar graduated from Ada High School in Ada, Minnesota.[1] He attended the Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S.[2]
McNamar was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. He was defeated by Republican Jeff Backer during his campaign for reelection in 2014.[3]
McNamar is married to his wife, Robin. They have two children and reside in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, where he served as mayor. He is a retired teacher.