David M. Ainsworth
David M. Ainsworth | |
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Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor-Orange-1[1] district | |
In office 2017–2019 | |
Preceded by | Sarah E. Buxton |
Succeeded by | John O'Brien |
In office 2007–2011 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | Sarah E. Buxton |
Personal details | |
Born | Hanover, New Hampshire | July 8, 1954
Died | May 31, 2019 Lebanon, New Hampshire | (aged 64)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Peggy |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Vermont (B.S.) |
Profession | Dairy farmer Vegetable grower/marketer |
David M. Ainsworth[2] (July 8, 1954 – May 31, 2019) was an American politician and a Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives representing Windsor-Orange-1 District.
Born in Hanover, New Hampshire,[3] he held a B.S. from University of Vermont (1977). Ainsworth was a fifth-generation dairy and vegetable farmer.[4]
Ainsworth was former Royalton Town Moderator. He was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 2016, unseating incumbent Democrat Sarah E. Buxton by one vote.[5] Two years later in 2018, Ainsworth was defeated for re-election by John O'Brien.[6] Ainsworth previously served as the State Representative from 2007 to 2011.
References[]
- ^ "Representative David Ainsworth". Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Legislature. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "David Ainsworth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Rob Wolfe. "Rivals Ainsworth, Buxton Meet Again in Windsor-Orange 1". Valley News. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Primary Source: Ainsworth Appears to Win Recount by One Vote". Valley News. December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Primary Source: Filmmaker O'Brien unseats Ainsworth for Tunbridge-Royalton House seat". VTDigger.org. November 7, 2018.
External links[]
- Official page at the Vermont Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- David M. Ainsworth at Ballotpedia
Categories:
- 1954 births
- 2019 deaths
- Farmers from Vermont
- Vermont Republicans
- Members of the Vermont House of Representatives
- Dairy farmers
- University of Vermont alumni
- People from Royalton, Vermont
- 21st-century American politicians