Jay McNamar

Jay McNamar
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 12A district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by redrawn district
Succeeded by Jeff Backer
Personal details
Born (1947-02-12) February 12, 1947
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Robin
Children 2
Residence Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Alma mater Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota (B.S.)
Occupation legislator
Religion Lutheran

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.

Education

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]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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]

Personal life

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.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Meet Jay". Jay McNamar for State Representative. McNamar for House Campaign. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "McNamar, Jay". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Update: Jeff Backer defeats Jay McNamar in District 12A race". http://www.morrissuntribune.com/. External link in |website= (help)

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