Joseph McNamara (Virginia politician)

For people with a similar name, see Joseph McNamara.

Joseph Patrick McNamara is an American politician. He represents the Virginia's 40th district, which includes the City of Salem, Craig County, and parts of Roanoke and Montgomery Counties.^[2] He was sworn in on November 26, 2018, after Greg Habeeb announced he would resign.^[3]

Joseph P. McNamara
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Incumbent
Assumed office November 26, 2018
Preceded by	Greg Habeeb
Constituency	8th district (2018–2024) 40th district (2024–present)
Personal details
Born	1963 (age 61–62) Cleveland, Ohio
Political party	Republican
Children	5 [1]
Alma mater	University of Virginia

McNamara is an accountant and the only licensed CPA in the Virginia House of Delegates.^[4] Additionally, he owns an ice cream shop in Roanoke County, Virginia.^[5]

Issues and Voting Record in the 2025 Regular Season

In the 2025 Regular Season, McNamara voted:

• against health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders ^[6]
• present for compensation for wrongful incarceration ^[7]
• against a retail cannabis market ^[8]
• for health insurance coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices ^[9]

Elections

2018 Special general election for Virginia's 8th House District^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joseph McNamara	21,801	62.04%
	Democratic	E. Carter Turner III	13,292	37.83%
	Other	Write in	47	0.13%