Jay McNamar

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Jay McNamar
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 12A district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded byredrawn district
Succeeded byJeff Backer
Personal details
Born (1947-02-12) February 12, 1947 (age 74)
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Robin
Children2
ResidenceElbow Lake, Minnesota
Alma materEllendale Center–University of North Dakota (B.S.)
OccupationLegislator

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. ^ a b "Meet Jay". Jay McNamar for State Representative. McNamar for House Campaign. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "McNamar, Jay". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Update: Jeff Backer defeats Jay McNamar in District 12A race". morrissuntribune.com/.

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