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 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

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.